Download or read book The Concise Illustrated Book of Planets and Stars written by Nicholas Booth and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Universe Guide to Stars and Planets written by Ian Ridpath and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 1985 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains northern and southern hemisphere sky charts, monthly sky charts, and text explaining the history of each of the 88 constellations. Also includes information on the planets.
Download or read book Space Encyclopedia written by David A. Aguilar and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour of outer space explores the solar system as well as stars, galaxies, and the birth of planets, and speculates on whether other intelligent beings exist in the universe.
Download or read book Life in the Solar System and Beyond written by Barrie W. Jones and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-02-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Life in the Solar System and Beyond, Professor Jones has written a broad introduction to the subject, addressing important topics such as, what is life?, the origins of life and where to look for extraterrestrial life. The chapters are arranged as follows: Chapter 1 is a broad introduction to the cosmos, with an emphasis on where we might find life. In Chapters 2 and 3 Professor Jones discusses life on Earth, the one place we know to be inhabited. Chapter 4 is a brief tour of the Solar system, leading us in Chapters 5 and 6 to two promising potential habitats, Mars and Europa. In Chapter 7 the author discusses the fate of life in the Solar system, which gives us extra reason to consider life further afield. Chapter 8 focuses on the types of stars that might host habitable planets, and where in the Galaxy these might be concentrated. Chapters 9 and 10 describe the instruments and techniques being employed to discover planets around other stars (exoplanetary systems), and those that will be employed in the near future. Chapter 11 summarizes the known exoplanetary systems, together with an outline of the systems we expect to discover soon, particularly habitable planets. Chapter 12 describes how we will attempt to find life on these planets, and the final chapter brings us to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the question as to whether we are alone.
Download or read book The Cambridge Illustrated History of Astronomy written by Michael A. Hoskin and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of astronomy as a science from ancient times to the present and describes the discoveries that have contributed to current beliefs about space and the universe
Download or read book 100 Things to See in the Night Sky Expanded Edition written by Dean Regas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the amazing wonders of the night sky with this expanded edition to 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, perfect for every amateur stargazer and armchair astronomer! Keep your feet on the ground and experience the night sky to the fullest by exploring planets, satellites, and constellations with this all-inclusive reference guide to space. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition is full of information on the many amazing things you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people’s imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view. With this illuminating guide, you’ll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you’re travelling, camping, sitting in your back yard, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.
Download or read book Stars and Planets written by Margot Channing and published by Closer Look At. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This captivating book explores the stars and planets of outer space by presenting them through lush illustrations and photography that incorporate cross-sections, cutaway-views, and magnifications. These images are paired with an accessible text to provide a well-balanced introduction to outer space."
Download or read book The Concise Illustrated Book of Roses written by Beatrix Hamilton and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jupiter written by William Sheehan and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, an accessible and engaging introduction to planetary science that will deepen our knowledge both of this magnificent planet and of our own place in the solar system. Majestic and untwinkling, Jupiter is the grandest of all planets. It is the largest planet in our solar system and among the brightest objects in the night sky. It shines with a noble, steady luster, and its calming presence has inspired humans for centuries. Jupiter was the “beloved star” of the first serious observers of the planets, the ancient Sumerians and Babylonians, and has inspired poetic utterances from eminent writers such as William Wordsworth and Walt Whitman. It also continues to inspire contemporary astronomers and stargazers, and this beautifully illustrated volume brings our understanding of Jupiter right up to date. The scientific study of Jupiter is at a watershed: NASA’s Juno space probe has entered orbit about Jupiter to investigate the planet, while information gleaned from improved telescopes and other robotic explorers in space continues to improve our understanding of the planet’s origin, evolution, and composition. Jupiter provides a concise and expert overview of the history of our observations of this largest of planetary spheres, as well as reports on the much-anticipated initial findings from the Juno space probe.
Download or read book The Astronomy Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe. We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between! Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will launch you on a wild trip through the cosmos and the incredible discoveries throughout history. Filled to the brim with beautifully illustrated flowcharts, graphics, and jargon-free language, The Astronomy Book breaks down hard-to-grasp concepts to guide you in understanding almost 100 big astronomical ideas. Big Ideas How do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? Now you can find out all the answers to these questions and so much more in this inquisitive book about our universe! Using incredibly clever visual learning devices like step-by-step diagrams, you’ll learn more about captivating topics from the Copernican Revolution. Dive into the mind-boggling theories of recent science in a user-friendly format that makes the information easy to follow. Explore the biographies, theories, and discoveries of key astronomers through the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking. To infinity and beyond! Journey through space and time with us: • From Myth to Science 600 BCE – 1550 CE • The Telescope Revolution 1550 – 1750 • Uranus to Neptune 1750 – 1850 • The Rise of Astrophysics 1850 – 1915 • Atom, Stars, And Galaxies 1915 – 1950 • New Windows on The Universe 1950 – 1917 • The Triumph of Technology 1975 – Present The Series Simply Explained With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. Shortlisted: A Young Adult Library Services Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners list selection A Mom's Choice Awards® Honoring Excellence Gold Seal of Approval for Young Adult Books A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner
Download or read book Concise Illustrated Book of Trees written by Philip Perry and published by Popular Culture Ink. This book was released on 1990-03 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features 40 of the most important trees of North America and Europe. Each entry is accompanied by both a superb artwork and a photograph, and there is a full description of each tree with speacial emphasis on their height, foliage, bark, flowers, and fruit.
Download or read book Frontiers of Astrobiology written by Chris Impey and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigating the latest research questions in astrobiology, this volume will fascinate a wide interdisciplinary audience at all levels.
Download or read book Star Theatre written by William Firebrace and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2017-12-30 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us can recall a childhood visit to a planetarium: the sense of anticipation as the room darkens. The stars begin to appear as the voice of an astronomer is heard. In the planetarium, where the audience is transported to distant galaxies, the wondrous complexity of the cosmos combines with entertainment to become a theater of the night. Star Theatre explores the history of the planetarium’s mix of science and spectacle. William Firebrace reveals how in the planetarium, the solar system and universe is demonstrated on an ever-expanding scale. He traces the origins of the building through history, from its antecedents to its invention in Germany in the 1920s, developments in the USSR and the United States, to its expansion across the globe at the time of the space race, and finally to the evolution of the contemporary planetarium in a time of startling astronomical and cosmological discoveries. This concise and well-illustrated history will appeal to astronomy lovers and those interested in architecture, theater, and cinema.
Download or read book written by and published by 清华大学出版社有限公司. This book was released on 2005 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 本书精选了人们最关注的与生活相关的最新科技问题1400余条,将其按照物理和化学、空间、地球、气候和天气、矿物、能源、环境、生物、植物、动物、人体、健康与药物、度量、工具和武器等分类,通过查阅权威资料,一一做答。
Download or read book Concise Illustrated Guide written by Ray Gambell and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1991-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features more than 40 species of Cetacia.
Download or read book Introducing Astronomy written by Iain Nicolson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iain Nicolson explores the origin of the Universe and explains the nature of stars, planets and galaxies, what makes them shine and how they are born, evolve and eventually die.
Download or read book Concise Illustrated Book Cats written by Howard Tom and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics and origins of more than thirty breeds of domestic cats.
