William Sheehan is a psychiatrist, noted historian of astronomy, writer and amateur astronomer. He has published twenty books on astronomy, including Planets and Perception (1988), The Immortal Fire Within: The Life and Work of Edward Emerson Barnard (1995), The Planet Mars (1996), Galactic Encounters and Celestial Shadows (both 2015). He lives in Arizona, and Asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honour. Thomas Hockey is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Northern Iowa. He has written six previous books, including Galileo's Planet (1999).
"Astronomy historian William Sheehan and astronomer Thomas Hockey
have written a delightful primer, Jupiter, exploring all we know
about this Jovian giant, from ancient historical references to
theories as to its nature through the centuries and, ultimately,
the exciting discoveries being made today."-- "The Explorers
Journal"
"For more about the largest planet in our solar system, check out
the beautiful hardcover book Jupiter by Sheehan and Hockey, from
the Kosmos series. We handpick reading recommendations we think you
may like."-- "Curiosity.com"
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