Dava Sobel | The Planets
Recorded Oct 18, 2005
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Dava Sobel has a rare gift for weaving scientific concepts into a compelling story and her internationally bestselling books, including Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter, attract readers from across the literary spectrum. An award-winning former science writer for the New York Times, Sobel’s work has also appeared in Audubon, Discover, and The New Yorker. Join Ms. Sobel for a virtual tour of the solar system as she discusses her latest book, The Planets.
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