The Planet That Wasn't Author:Isaac Asimov From astronomy to rainbows to God — The astonishing story of the planet Vulcan, an astronomical oddity that intrigued scientists for over a century, is the jumping off point for Isaac Asimov in these scintillating, easy to understand explorations of everthing from ecology and space colonies to withcraft and UFO's. — Here is Asimov at his best, whe... more »re his wide-ranging intellect can play with such amaaingly eclectic topics as the notorious Martian canals, the possibility of life on the Jovian satellite Titan, the deadly dangers of cholesterol and aerosol cans, the smell of electricity, and nine explanations for the Star Of Bethlehem. Equally amazing is the manner in which his stories unfold, from a lovely description of how rainbows are made, to the water clear logic in his refutation of the "judo arguments"--scientific proofs for the existence of God. Provocative, entertaining, and as always, generously interspersed with sparkling Asimov wit, THE PLANET THAT WASN'T debunks old myths and offers fresh perspectives on the wonders of our solar system and ourselves.« less