Download or read book Exploring Eclipses written by Jill Sherman and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the amazing science behind eclipses.
Download or read book Exploring Continued Fractions From the Integers to Solar Eclipses written by Andrew J. Simoson and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a nineteen-year recurrence in the apparent position of the sun and moon against the background of the stars, a pattern observed long ago by the Babylonians. In the course of those nineteen years the Earth experiences 235 lunar cycles. Suppose we calculate the ratio of Earth's period about the sun to the moon's period about Earth. That ratio has 235/19 as one of its early continued fraction convergents, which explains the apparent periodicity. Exploring Continued Fractions explains this and other recurrent phenomena—astronomical transits and conjunctions, lifecycles of cicadas, eclipses—by way of continued fraction expansions. The deeper purpose is to find patterns, solve puzzles, and discover some appealing number theory. The reader will explore several algorithms for computing continued fractions, including some new to the literature. He or she will also explore the surprisingly large portion of number theory connected to continued fractions: Pythagorean triples, Diophantine equations, the Stern-Brocot tree, and a number of combinatorial sequences. The book features a pleasantly discursive style with excursions into music (The Well-Tempered Clavier), history (the Ishango bone and Plimpton 322), classics (the shape of More's Utopia) and whimsy (dropping a black hole on Earth's surface). Andy Simoson has won both the Chauvenet Prize and Pólya Award for expository writing from the MAA and his Voltaire's Riddle was a Choice magazine Outstanding Academic Title. This book is an enjoyable ramble through some beautiful mathematics. For most of the journey the only necessary prerequisites are a minimal familiarity with mathematical reasoning and a sense of fun.
Download or read book Solar Science written by Dennis Schatz and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Solar Science offers more than three dozen hands-on, inquiry-based activities on many fascinating aspects of solar astronomy. The activities cover the Sun's motions, the space weather it causes, the measures of time and seasons in our daily lives, and much more."--
Download or read book The Story of Eclipses written by George F. Chambers and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Story of Eclipses' is a science book that attempts to explain the phenomena of eclipses to a general audience. Aside from explaining the scientific reasoning behind why it occurs in the first place (according to scientific standards that may fall short to today's explanation), it also provides some examples of how past solar eclipses have been recorded in history, and how it has also inspired artists and writers alike.
Download or read book Solar and Lunar Eclipses written by Ruth Owen and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solar and lunar eclipses have both frightened and fascinated humans for thousands of years. Perhaps its because they are one of the few events in the universe that can be seen so dramatically from Earth. This exciting and informative book describes what happens during an eclipse and why. Readers will delight in the clear, easy-to-understand text and vibrant photographs.
Download or read book Exploring the Solar System written by Peter Bond and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Exciting and Authoritative Account of the Second Golden Age of Solar System Exploration Award-winning author Peter Bond provides an up-to-date, in-depth account of the sun and its family in the 2nd edition of Exploring the Solar System. This new edition brings together the discoveries and advances in scientific understanding made during the last 60 years of solar and planetary exploration, using research conducted by the world's leading geoscientists, astronomers, and physicists. Exploring the Solar System, 2nd Edition is an ideal introduction for non-science undergraduates and anyone interested in learning about our small corner of the Milky Way galaxy.
Download or read book Exploring the Trans Neptunian Solar System written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1998-04-29 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decade, our knowledge of the outer solar system has been transformed as a result of the Voyager 2 encounter with Neptune and its satellite Triton and from Earth-based observations of the Pluto-Charon system. However, the planetary system does not simply end at the distance of Pluto and Neptune. In the past few years, dozens of bodies have been discovered in near-circular, low inclination orbits near or beyond the orbit of Neptune. These bodies are now believed to be directly related to each other and to Pluto, Charon, and Triton, and as a class they define and occupy the inner boundary of a hitherto unexplored component of the solar system, the trans-neptunian region. Exploring the Trans-Neptunian Solar System reviews current understanding of the trans-neptunian solar system and makes recommendations for the future exploration of this distant realm.
Download or read book Exploring The Solar System written by Amanda Doering Tourville and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn About How Physics, Math, And Science Work Together To Help Us Understand Our Solar System And Beyond.
Download or read book Solar Eclipse Guide and Activity Book for Kids Ages 4 8 written by Rita Ortega and published by Daoudi Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are your little ones curious about what happens when the Sun and Moon play hide-and-seek in the sky? Discover the magic of a solar eclipse as we unveil the science behind these awe-inspiring events. This book takes your child on a journey through the cosmos, explaining how the Moon, Sun, and Earth come together in a cosmic puzzle to create a daytime turned into nighttime.Inside, your young astronomers will learn the secrets of solar eclipse, understand the different types of eclipses, and find easy-to-follow instructions for safely observing a solar eclipse. Even those tricky questions that baffle young minds are answered here, making the adventure all the more exciting.But the fun doesn't stop there! This guide offers a variety of engaging activities, from Word Search Puzzles to stimulate young minds to Solar Eclipse Coloring for unleashing creativity. It's the perfect companion for exploring the world of solar eclipses.This solar eclipse guidebook features:-Educational Science Information and Fun for Young Learners:¿Diagrams of the solar eclipse can explain eclipses of the sun and the moon.¿Total solar eclipse guide.¿Types of eclipses: The difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.¿Map of the Path of the Eclipse.- Instructions on how to see the solar eclipse. - Solar Eclipse Facts: History and Fun Facts about Solar Eclipses.- Questions and Answers: Answers to all ambiguous or unclear questions that your children may ask you about solar and lunar eclipses.- Word Search Puzzles.- Engaging Solar Eclipse Coloring: Unique single page, single side for easy tear-out and display.Are your kids ready to embark on an adventure through the cosmos? Join us in discovering the science, beauty, and history of these amazing celestial moments. Let's set off on this journey and uncover the captivating beauty of these cosmic marvels together!Grab your copy now and inspire your little explorers to reach for the stars and beyond!
Download or read book Exploring the Ocean Worlds of Our Solar System written by Bernard Henin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring Auroras written by Karen Latchana Kenney and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the amazing science behind auroras.
Download or read book Unveiling the wonders A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Eclipses written by A.D. and published by Divine Books. This book was released on with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to solar eclipses will captivate you with the wonder of this celestial event while providing valuable insights into its scientific, cultural, and societal significance. Each chapter offers a deep dive into specific aspects, ensuring that readers gain a well-rounded understanding of solar eclipses and their impact on our world.
Download or read book Sun Moon Earth written by Tyler Nordgren and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With beautiful illustrations and a detailed map, Sun Moon Earth has everything you need to get ready for the next solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: a total eclipse of the sun. In Sun Moon Earth, astronomer Tyler Nordgren illustrates how this most seemingly unnatural of natural phenomena was transformed from a fearsome omen to a tourist attraction. From the astrologers of ancient China and Babylon to the high priests of the Maya, Sun Moon Earth takes us around the world to show how different cultures interpreted these dramatic events. Greek philosophers discovered eclipses' cause and used them to measure their world and the cosmos beyond. Victorian-era scientists mounted eclipse expeditions during the age of globe-spanning empires. And modern-day physicists continue to use eclipses to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, Sun Moon Earth is the ideal guide for all eclipse watchers and star gazers alike.
Download or read book Exploring Your Solar System written by Elizabeth Rathbun and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the solar system, the inner and outer planets and the outer limits.
Download or read book EXPLORE THE SOLAR SYSTEM written by Anita Yasuda and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Solar System! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments introduces kids ages 6-9 to the planets, moons, and other celestial bodies that surround our star, the sun, as well as the universe beyond. Combining a hands-on element with history and science, kids investigate solar eclipses, phases of the moon, Jupiter's rings, and what astronauts wear. Who named the stars? What is the Milky Way? Why is there night? By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, fun facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore the Solar System!, and have a blast along the way.
Download or read book Eclipses written by Nick Hunter and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2013 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse and explains how people safely view a solar eclipse.
Download or read book Eclipses written by Corona Brezina and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient civilizations, people believed that eclipses represented omens of disaster. Today, total solar eclipses are regarded as rare and wondrous spectacles. The Great American Eclipse of 2017 sparked nationwide enthusiasm, and another total solar eclipse will occur across a swath of the United States in 2024. This volume investigates the science and history of eclipses, explaining the astronomical phenomena in accessible terms. Readers will learn about the celestial circumstances that cause eclipses and what to expect during an eclipse. Features such as "Think About It" sidebars encourage readers to apply what they have learned to answer open-ended questions.
