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John Wenz

    John Wenz is an author whose writing has appeared in leading publications such as Scientific American, Discover, and Wired. His work focuses on insightful explorations of scientific topics, translating complex concepts into engaging and accessible narratives. Wenz's approach is marked by its precision and his ability to uncover the fascinating aspects of the world around us. Readers will appreciate his clear and approachable style, which allows for a deeper understanding of science and technology.

    The Lost Planets
    • The Lost Planets

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.3(11)Add rating

      "This book is in essence a pre-history of the discovery of exoplanets. The story centers on respected astronomer Peter van de Kamp's fall from grace after he refused to accept legitimate challenges to his claimed first discovery of exoplanets. The book sheds a light on something that's become kind of a footnote or joke in astronomy history and gives it more substance and finesse than it's been afforded. It also covers all the relevant research efforts (including van de Kamp's) to find exoplanets until the actual first observations in the 1990s"-- Provided by publisher

      The Lost Planets