The Planets

Released: October 4, 2005
Length: 5 hrs 31 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Random House Audio

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In "The Planets," Dava Sobel offers a captivating exploration of our solar system, intertwining science and history to illuminate the story of each planet. From their mythic origins to insights gathered from modern space exploration, Sobel paints vivid portraits of these celestial bodies, such as Venus with its acid clouds and Jupiter's vibrant storms. With lyrical prose, this audiobook provides an engaging journey that reveals the mysteries of the cosmos while captivating the imagination of listeners.

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