Published in July 1981 with a map of Saturn and the article "Voyager 1 at Saturn: Riddles of the Rings," this stunning illustration of the solar system contains information about the sun and the planets, as well as an extensive introduction about the formation of the solar system.
The 1981 Solar System map features:• Illustrations of the sun and planets with their satellites
• An article on the creation of the solar system by Bradford A. Smith, Department of Planetary Science, University of Arizona, Tucson
• Information on each planet including distance from the sun, revolution around the sun, rotation, diameter, density, and temperature
Coverage Area: Space
Geography | Solar System |
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Geography | Space |
Map Type | Historical Maps |
Publisher | NG Classic |
Usage Type | Classroom Maps |