Download or read book Cosmic Butterflies written by Sun Kwok and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-08-16 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of a star's life, it wraps itself in a cocoon by spilling out gas and dust. Sometime later, a butterfly-like nebula emerges from the cocoon and develops into a planetary nebula. They are among the most beautiful of the celestial objects imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope. Their structures, like bubbles floating in the void, are complemented by a kaleidoscope of colour emitted by glowing gases. Delicate, lacelike, streamers of gas add to their complexity. The production of a planetary nebula by a star is a milestone in the life of a star, an event that foretells the doom of the star when its central energy source runs out. In this book, Sun Kwok tells the story of the discovery process of the creation of planetary nebulae and of the future of the Sun. Full colour illustrations are included throughout the book.
Download or read book Cosmos written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astonishing images bring every corner of the universe, from Mars to the farthest galaxies, to the printed page. Cosmos is a visually captivating journey through the universe and is as expansive as the cosmos itself. It covers everything from the asteroid belt to deep space probes, the ISS to the Oort Cloud, the Big Bang to the end of the universe, and (just about) everything in between. It presents space as humanity has never seen it before, featuring the latest images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, and a wealth of new pictures that also includes panoramic views of the surface of Mars and images captured by probes that have landed for the first time on comets and asteroids. Cosmos is a tour through space, starting with the sun and inner solar system then moving through the outer planets and into the Milky Way and finally the realm of distant galaxies. The gorgeous images are supported by illustrations that dissect the image or explain the processes going on, such as star birth or the workings of supermassive black holes. Throughout the book are features on the technology of space exploration, the history of astronomy, and our cultural connection to the night sky. With a clear, stylish, pared-back design, Cosmos is a perfect introduction to the wonders of the universe for young and old astronomers alike. Make time for space time!
Download or read book Universe written by Sol 90 and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated for 2013, the Universe, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics-more than 1,000 per title-combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.
Download or read book A Visual Guide to the Universe written by Alberto Hern嫕dez Pamplona and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revealing title offers readers insight into the many transformations our universe has experienced since its origin fourteen billion years ago. Through dynamic illustrations, diagrams, and accompanying text, readers will learn how the universe evolved to its present state and what theorists predict will happen in the future. The origins of the universe are covered, as are theories regarding existence before the big bang. Furthermore, in covering how astronomical observatories and observation instruments work, this title syncs perfectly with basic scientific principles covered by curricular standards.
Download or read book Universe written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marvel at the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond. Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy. The core of the book is a tour of the cosmos covering the Solar System, the Milky Way, and galaxies beyond our own. Explanatory pages introduce different celestial phenomena, such as galaxies, and are followed by catalogs that profile the most interesting and important examples. A comprehensive star atlas completes the picture, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year as viewed from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Download or read book A Theory of Unified Gravitation written by Gil Raviv and published by Gil Raviv. This book was released on 2009 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Space written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of the award-winning Knowledge Encyclopedia comes Space! Truly encyclopedic in scope and fully up-to-date in covering the stars and planets, space exploration, and the night sky, Space! is packed with amazing facts and NASA images revealing the wonders of the cosmos--from black holes to the big bang to the planets. Using computer-generated 3D models to explore and open up the most amazing objects in the universe, showing each object in incredible detail, Space! is bursting with facts, infographics, and data boxes. Every topic is covered in depth and detail while remaining easy to understand at a glance. With fresh content, up-to-date images, and crystal-clear, hi-tech design, Space! is a bold new approach to family reference.
Download or read book Clouds in Space written by Teresa Robeson and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real space science meets beautiful images in this lyrical nonfiction introduction to one of the most alluring wonders of our universe--the nebula. Nebula means "cloud" in Latin, but these little-known astronomical phenomena are different from Earth's clouds. They can be the last breaths of supernovas, spreading the elements of life far and wide, or they can be star nurseries, swirling molecules together to form stars and planets. In this gorgeous nonfiction look into the cosmos, the nebula narrator invites young astronomers to learn more about these immense space clouds, from how they form to what they do. Readers will be entranced by the vibrant illustrations, which incorporate real photographs of nebulae, and the poetic text, which reveals that we are all grown from scattered stardust. Rich back matter provides details about nebulae and how people have studied them, the nebulae pictured in the illustrations (listed as the "cast"), and resources for further learning.
Download or read book Philip s Stargazing 2025 Month by Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain Ireland written by Nigel Henbest and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers. "If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this." - BBC Sky at Night Magazine "I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut "Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter Philip's Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2025 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers. * Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year * Viewing recommendations and practical advice * Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month * Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year * Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2025 * The best places to experience Dark Skies * The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out * Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest * Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell on small refracting telescopes * Complete calendar of major astronomical events * Top 20 Sky Sights of 2025 * Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms * Clear explanation of the planets' movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets
Download or read book Astronomy of the Milky Way written by Mike Inglis and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Mike Inglis's classic guide to observing the Milky Way in the Southern Hemisphere updates all of the science about the target objects with new findings from the astrophysics field. In addition, the book boasts a larger format with entirely re-drawn maps. Newly laid out for ease of use with an increased number of images in color, it updates and improves the first edition to remain the most comprehensive text on the subject. One of the wonders of the universe we live in is the Milky Way, and this book provides a wonderful tour of its highlights for amateur astronomers observing below the equator. In its pages, Southern Hemisphere observers interested in viewing our own galaxy's finest features will find every constellation that the Milky Way passes through with detailed descriptions of the many objects that can be found therein, including stars, double and multiple stars, emission nebulae, planetary nebulae, dark nebulae and supernovae remnants, open and galactic clusters, and galaxies. The book also details the one thing that is often left out of observing guides - the amazing star clouds of the Milky Way itself. Accompanying the descriptive text there are many star charts and maps, as well as the latest images made by observatories around the world and in space along with those taken by amateur astronomers. This second edition's updated scientific material and an easy-to-use layout perfect for many nights of fruitful observation.
Download or read book A Voice from the Heavens written by William E. Lewis and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you dying to see NASA's fantastic new discoveries that confirms the Bible? "When you look up to the Heavens at night, you will view the Universe as how God architected it 13 billion years ago and realize it is a lot more than suns, moons, planets, or galaxies, it is a Painting of God's work, as written in the Holy Bible." A basic foundation of Astronomy is provided followed by 17 chapters describing amazing Biblical Scriptures, written over 2,000 years ago. You will then be in awe by many Hubble pictures that directly represent those Biblical scriptures! The author provides unfathomable visual and audio dimensions that directly relate to each scripture to accelerate your belief in God's works and grow in His word. For example, take a look at the book cover which shows the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). In the book you will be astounded by a Holy Cross located in the middle of the galaxy which is 1,100 light across! A rocket traveling the speed of light would take 1,100 light years to traverse the cross! The book is filled with numerous examples of Gods magnificence, as written in the scripture Psalm 19:1-2: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Download or read book The Mythology of the Night Sky written by David E. Falkner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-08-28 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mythology of the Night Sky is intended primarily for amateur astronomers who would like to know the mythology behind the names of constellations and planets. It deals with the 48 constellations identified by the ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy, as well as all the planets of our solar system and their moons, which are named after Roman gods. To assist practical observers the book gives the location and description of each constellation, including named stars and deep-sky objects. Readers are encouraged to observe and image the constellations for themselves, and there is a lot of practical information in this book to help them along the way. In addition to providing a detailed (and mostly Greek) mythology of the constellations and the vast soap opera that was part of the Ancient Greek pantheon, this book also addresses the planets of the Solar System, which are named after the Roman - not Greek - gods.
Download or read book Pocket Genius Space written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From marvelous galleries of the Big Dipper, Little Dipper and other constellations to in-depth looks at Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and to the moons of Jupiter, comets, and galaxies--not to mention entries on rockets and spacecraft--DK's Pocket Genius: Space opens up the vast and mysterious expanse of space. What is a nebula? Why does an eclipse occur? How does a telescope work? Featuring more than 170 planets, stars, rockets, and rovers, Pocket Genius: Space answers the questions young readers want to know. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the ebook with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.
Download or read book Night Sky Explorer written by Robin Kerrod and published by Thunder Bay Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable tool for the amateur astronomer. Night Sky Explorer will help you learn everything a beginning stargazer needs to know. Use the included rotating planisphere to figure out which stars are currently visible, and the 128-page book to learn more about each celestial body. Key facts are presented in an easy-to-understand format, and sidebars offer fun trivia and illuminating anecdotes. Star maps feature the dominant constellations at any given time of the year, so you’ll be prepared for planetary enlightenment when the moon rises!
Download or read book The Guide to the Galaxy written by Nigel Henbest and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1994-06-09 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in non-technical language for the amateur astronomer, this guide explores the structure of the galaxy as a whole. Specially created maps locate tourist sites in the galactic journey, such as the blazing Orion nebula, nurseries where young stars are hatched, & deadly pulsars & black holes.
Download or read book Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces written by William Paolini and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-23 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valuable reference that fills a number of niches including that of a buyer's guide, technical desk reference and observer's field guide. It documents the past market and its evolution, right up to the present day. In addition to appealing to practical astronomers - and potentially saving them money - it is useful both as a historical reference and as a detailed review of the current market place for this bustling astronomical consumer product. What distinguishes this book from other publications on astronomy is the involvement of observers from all aspects of the astronomical community, and also the major manufacturers of equipment. It not only catalogs the technical aspects of the many modern eyepieces but also documents amateur observer reactions and impressions over the years, using many different eyepieces. Eyepieces are the most talked-about accessories and collectible items available to the amateur astronomer. No other item of equipment commands such vigorous debate, or has evolved into such a remarkable array of forms and functions. 'Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces' provides a vast amount of reference material to point readers towards the best buys and the right eyepieces for different kinds of observing.
Download or read book International Ultraviolet Explorer IUE NASA Newsletter written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
