NASA EP.
NASA EP.

Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Publisher:

Published: 1968

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13:

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Seven Wonders beyond the Solar System
Seven Wonders beyond the Solar System

Author: Ron Miller

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 0761372784

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From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. People looked at distant stars and wondered what they were made of. They wondered whether any other places in the universe were like Earth. At first people used simple telescopes to study the solar system—the Sun and all the planets that circle around it. Later, more powerful telescopes and high-tech machines allowed people to investigate worlds outside the solar system. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders beyond the solar system. We'll look at giant clouds of gas and dust called nebulae. Some nebulae are places where stars are born. Other nebulae are all that remains of stars that have died. Other wonders beyond the solar system include pulsing stars, giant stars, and giant clusters of stars called galaxies. We'll visit them all. And we'll explore the age-old question: Does the universe have any other planets like Earth? We'll learn about scientists who hunt for Earthlike planets and the tools they use. Finally, we'll look at the big picture—the universe itself. This vast network of stars, planets, and other objects is the biggest wonder of them all.

Firefly Atlas of the Universe
Firefly Atlas of the Universe

Author: Patrick Moore

Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13:

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The new edition of a critically acclaimed bestseller. "A beautiful, up-to-date oversized volume that is the equivalent of a small astronomy library...a superb visual reference." - Terence Dickinson, SkyNews "Highly recommended." - Booklist (of the 2nd Edition) Firefly Atlas of the Universe is the ultimate reference to the stars, planets and celestial objects using the most comprehensive information currently available. The book features the latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Very Large Telescope, Mars Express, the Cassini spacecraft and 2004 Huygens probe of Saturn and Titan. The stunning images are explained with clear and detailed text. The full color book illustrates and explains: Exploring the Universe: the history and current state of astronomy and space exploration The Solar System: Earth and other planets, mapped and imaged with data from the most recent mission probes The Sun: astrophysical phenomena from sunspots to eclipses The Stars: movements and life cycles, novae and supernovae, black holes, and more The Universe: the origin and nature of the universe, our galaxy, local and remote galaxies, quasars, and the question of alien life Star Maps: whole sky maps with 22 alphabetized chapter listings of stars and constellations, and seasonal charts for both northern and southern hemispheres. Firefly Atlas of the Universe is a fascinating and encyclopedic reference illustrated with spectacular color photographs and illustrations.

Rand McNally Quick Reference World Atlas
Rand McNally Quick Reference World Atlas

Author: Rand McNally and Company

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780528837333

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One of our most popular titles, this inexpensive reference belongs in every home and office next to the dictionary and thesaurus. The Quick Reference World Atlas includes 64 pages of maps, a thorough index, and information tables on topics such as climate and population.

Scientific and Technical Information Resources
Scientific and Technical Information Resources

Author: Krishina Subramanyam

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-07-24

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1000147606

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This book focuses on current practices in scientific and technical communication, historical aspects, and characteristics and bibliographic control of various forms of scientific and technical literature. It integrates the inventory approach for scientific and technical communication.

Mission Jupiter
Mission Jupiter

Author: Daniel Fischer

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-09

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1475741413

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In this exciting story of the Galileo mission to investigate Jupiter, noted astronomer Daniel Fischer weaves together the many disparate facts learned about this most fascinating planet and its satellites. Fischer tells the entire story of Galileo: a behind-the-scenes look at its difficult course from idea to reality; its launch; the problems it encountered early on and how these were resolved; and finally, what will become of the probe. Along the way, the author describes what we have learned about Jupiter, including what the Jovian atmosphere is really like, and the peculiar reality of the planets magnetic field. The story of the journey to Jupiter is combined with interesting details about Galileos capacities and a graphic description of the solar system, with an episode on how Galileo would judge the chances of finding life on Earth. The book concludes with a look at the future, closing on the Cassini probe to Saturn. Beautifully illustrated and well written, Mission Jupiter shows us space exploration at its best and clearly and vividly conveys the essential science.