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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Mythology of the Night Sky: Greek, Roman, and
Book SynopsisThis book is for amateur astronomers who would like to know the mythology behind the names of astronomical objects in the night sky. It covers the lore and legend behind Ptolemy’s 48 constellations, along with significant asterisms, the planets and their moons, the brightest named asteroids and dwarf planets.The revised second edition includes a host of new moons and dwarf planets discovered since 2011. In addition, it now features a new section on major asteroids and their associated myths. While still primarily focused on Greco-Roman mythology, the book now branches out to cover more recently named objects from other cultures, such as Hawaiian, Rapanui, Tongva and Inuit. To assist practical observers, the book gives the location and description of each constellation, including named stars and deep-sky objects. A host of helpful astronomy tips and techniques, as well as a brief introduction to astrophotography, are included to encourage direct observation and imaging of these mythical objects in the night sky.Trade Review“This book is a worthy addition to the literature on the names of heavenly bodies, and can be recommended.” (Robert Connon Smith, The Observatory, Vol. 141 (1282), June, 2021)Table of ContentsContents 1 An Introduction to Greco-Roman Mythology The Night Sky and Ancient Cultures Greek or Roman? The Creation of the World Astronomical Family Trees 2 The Winter Constellations Orion – The Hunter Canis Major – The Great Dog Canis Minor – The Little Dog Lepus – The Hare Scorpius – The Scorpion Taurus – The Bull The Hyades – The Daughters of Atlas The Pleiades (M45) – The Seven Sisters Auriga – The Charioteer Eridanus – The River Aries – The Ram Gemini – The Twins The Ship Argo Puppis – The Stern Pyxis – The Mariner’s Compass Vela – The Sails Carina – The Keel 3 The Legend of Jason and the Argonauts The Constellations The Legend 4 The Spring Constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor – The Greater Bear and the Lesser Bear Ursa Major – The Great Bear and the Big Dipper Ursa Minor Boötes – The Herdsman (or the Plowman) Virgo – The Virgin Corvus – The Crow Crater – The Cup Centaurus – The Centaur Lupus – The Wolf Leo – The Lion Hydra – The Watersnake Cancer – The Crab 5 The Summer Constellations Ophiuchus – The Serpent-Bearer Serpens (Cauda and Caput) – The Serpents Corona Borealis – The Northern Crown Corona Australis – The Southern Crown Draco – The Dragon Aquila – The Eagle Scorpius – The Scorpion Libra – The Scales Sagittarius – The Archer Lyra – The Lyre Cygnus – The Swan Ara – The Altar Hercules – The Hero Sagitta – The Arrow Equuleus – The Foal 6 The Legend of Hercules The Constellations The Legend 7 The Autumn Constellations Delphinus – The Dolphin Aquarius – The Water-Bearer Capricornus – The Sea-Goat Pisces – The Fishes Pisces Austrinus – The Southern Fish Pegasus – The Flying Horse Andromeda – The Princess Cetus – The Sea-Monster (Whale) Cassiopeia – The Queen Cepheus – The King Perseus – The Hero Triangulum – The Triangle 8 The Legend of Perseus The Constellations The Legend 9 Introductions to Other Mythologies Norse Mythology Celtic Mythology Inuit Mythology Hawaiian Mythology Rapa Nui Mythology Tongva Mythology 10 Planets and Satellites Mercury Venus Earth Earth’s Satellite – The Moon Mars Mars’ Satellites Jupiter Jupiter’s Satellites Saturn Saturn’s Satellites Uranus Uranus’ Satellites Neptune Neptune’s Satellites 11 Dwarf Planets and Asteroids The Dwarf Planets Ceres Pluto Eris Haumea Makemake Sedna Quaoar Orcus The Asteroids Vesta (4 Vesta) Pallas (2 Pallas) Ceres (1 Ceres) Iris (7 Iris) Eros (433 Eros) Hebe (6 Hebe) Juno (3 Juno) Melpomene (18 Melpomene) Eunomia (15 Eunomia) Flora (8 Flora) 12 Astrophotography Using a Compact Digital Camera or Smartphone Camera Introduction to Digital Cameras Astrophotography Using a Compact Digital Camera Astrophotography Using a Smartphone Camera Author’s Final Word Appendices Appendix A Names of the Greek and Roman Gods Appendix B Ptolemy’s Constellations Appendix C The Messier Objects Appendix D NGC/IC Objects by Constellation Appendix E The Greek Alphabet Bibliography Index
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Universe Today: Our Current Understanding and
Book SynopsisStarting out from humankind's earliest ideas about the cosmos, this book gives the reader a clear overview of our current understanding of the universe, including big bang theories and the formation of stars and galaxies, as well as addressing open questions. The author shows how our present view gradually developed from observations, and also how the outcome of ongoing research may still change this view. The book brings together concepts in physics and astronomy, including some history in both cases. The text is descriptive rather than technical: the goal is to present things rigorously and without oversimplification, by highlighting the crucial physical concepts. The only prerequisite is a qualitative knowledge of basic physics concepts at high-school level.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Classical Astronomy Chapter 3 - From the Renaissance to Modern Science Chapter 4 - Classical Physics Chapter 5 - The Physics of Relativity Chapter 6 - The Physics of Stars and Galaxies Chapter 7 - The Physics of the Universe Chapter 8 - New frontiers
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Springer International Publishing AG Incident on Simpac III: A Scientific Novel
Book SynopsisA few hundred years into the future, a wave of space colonization follows a disastrous earlier attempt to inhabit nearby extrasolar planets. It is guided by a new computational method based on massive data-driven socio-cultural and socio-epidemiological modeling and using novel biological computers, fed with data on Earth’s history of successes and failures. Yet, in the newly settled Simpac system, some unexpected and worrying anomalies begin cropping up, making an urgent expedition to the system necessary: is it the underlying data, the computations, or is some unknown entity tampering with the space colonization program? A race against time ensues as the lives of four strangers begin to converge. While grounded in the social systems aspect, the author posits that the future is likely to be characterized by more biology-based tools than most contemporary science fiction – which most often relies entirely on non-biological hardware in terms of advanced technologies – predicts. The result is an entertaining and skillful blend of thriller and SF, complemented by a nontechnical appendix describing the underlying science. Table of ContentsPart I (Novel): Incident on Simpac III.- Part II: Scientific Appendix.
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Springer Verlag Un anno intero sotto il cielo: Guida a 366 notti
Book SynopsisCi sono 365 notti in un anno (366 se bisestile) e per l’astrofilo non ce ne sono mai due uguali. Il cielo ogni notte propone un suo show che ha per protagonisti migliaia di oggetti come stelle, costellazioni, pianeti, nebulose, da riconoscere uno ad uno, da ammirare e studiare. Sir Patrick Moore – celeberrimo conduttore televisivo inglese, astrofilo e divulgatore noto in tutto il mondo – ha scritto questo libro per suggerire all’amante del cielo quali oggetti di particolare interesse possono essere osservati in ciascuna diversa notte dell’anno. Vengono proposte mappe stellari di facile interpretazione, mentre il testo tratta di fisica, delle stelle e della loro storia, di sistemi binari, galassie, della Luna e dei pianeti: di tutto ciò che la volta celeste offre all’astrofilo curioso. Cosa hanno detto della prima edizione: "…ben scritto e pieno di entusiasmo." New Scientist "Patrick Moore si è ripetuto. Che libro eccellente è questo." Astronomy and SpaceTable of ContentsGennaio.- Febbraio.- Marzo.- Aprile.- Maggio.- Giugno.- Luglio.- Agosto.- Settembre.- Ottobre.- Novembre.- Dicembre.
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The Experiment LLC 2024 Moon Calendar Card (5 pack): Lunar Phases,
Book SynopsisSturdy and convenient 10” x 6.75” reference card; Front: Lunar calendar with realistic moon images; Back: Dates and times of every phase change, eclipse, apogee, and perigee; 5 copies you can keep or share. This is the 42nd edition of Kim Long’s classic Moon Calendar, the first of its kind and a fan favourite since 1982. With a graphic, at-a-glance 2024 lunar calendar on the front and easy-to-read, detailed data provided by the US Naval Observatory on the reverse, this handy card is a fun reminder to tack up by your desk or in your garden shed. Available in a pack of 5 and a pack of 40, it also makes a great gift for kids, gardeners, fishermen and sportsmen, sky watchers, and followers of the many faiths that mark time by the Moon. Whatever your reason for moon watching, you won’t miss a thing with the 2024 Moon Calendar Card!
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Harvard University Press Neutron Stars
Book SynopsisNeutron stars, the ultra-dense remnants of exploded stellar giants, are among the most fascinating objects in the cosmos. Katia Moskvitch introduces readers to their astonishing qualities and follows the scientists who are discovering what neutron stars can tell us about the mysteries of dark matter, black holes, and general relativity.Trade ReviewTaking us behind the scenes of scientific exploration, Katia Moskvitch introduces the people responsible for advancing our understanding of neutron stars and communicates the feeling of amazement that accompanies unexpected discovery. -- Jocelyn Bell Burnell, codiscoverer of pulsarsNeutron stars, super-dense balls of nuclear matter at the end-points of stellar evolution, are detectable from Earth through their emission of radio and gravitational waves. Katia Moskvitch provides a fascinating tour of the world’s most sensitive detectors for such radiation, the prediction and discovery of neutron stars, their place in the grand cosmic scheme, and up-close views of many of the gifted astrophysicists behind these discoveries. -- Joseph H. Taylor, Jr., winner of the Nobel Prize in PhysicsMoskvitch offers riveting explanations of what astronomers have learned so far using radio telescopes, starting with Jocelyn Bell’s discovery in 1967 of the first pulsar, and what puzzles remain in the tantrums as well as quiet murmur of neutron stars. -- Priyamvada Natarajan * New York Review of Books *Enthralling…Moskvitch skillfully explicates these bizarre celestial objects, memorably dubbing them ‘cosmic zombies’ for the way they send radio waves, gamma rays, and x-rays after the ‘death’ of the stars from which they originate…Carl Sagan devotees will relish this portrayal of a new frontier in science. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Fantastic…Not only are there great insights into the physics that underpin these zombie stars, but they are often explained using anecdotes from scientists all over the globe…Moskvitch has written a beautiful book of personal stories, entwined with an exploration of these exotic stellar objects. -- Amber Hornsby * BBC Sky at Night *For astronomers, neutron stars are the gift that keeps on giving. For more than fifty years, a crescendo of discoveries has amazed us and led us to probe the laws of physics to the breaking point. Katia Moskvitch recounts the key advances and clearly explains the underlying science. And she has the journalistic skills to offer readers a real feel for what it's like to be part of the international community of astronomers—experiencing triumphs and disappointments in the quest to discover exotic cosmic phenomena. -- Martin Rees, author of On the FutureIf watching Tom Cruise in Top Gun made some want to be navy pilots, this book will make many young scientists want to become detectives of the universe. Katia Moskvitch takes us through the history of our understanding of the enigmatic neutron stars in a book that is punctuated with human stories, crazy ideas, novel instrumentation, and profound discoveries. This rich tale is an inspiring account of the process of science. -- France A. Córdova, former Director of the National Science FoundationA remarkable encounter with remote radio observatories, mind-boggling theories, and the most bizarre objects in the universe. Packed with information but accessible throughout, this fast-paced book is a wonderful introduction to the most exciting topics in current astronomy. -- Govert Schilling, author of Ripples in SpacetimeAn extraordinary blending of scales and disciplines, from astrophysics to particle physics, Neutron Stars faithfully describes one of the most active frontiers of science today, and introduces the exciting new field of multi-messenger astronomy. -- Stavros Katsanevas, Director of the European Gravitational ObservatoryKatia Moskvitch takes the reader on a breakneck tour of the last century of thought and observation into neutron stars. Her research is impeccable, with complicated concepts presented in an easily understood manner. I highly recommend Neutron Stars to anyone who wants to learn not only about the history of neutron star research, but also the current race to understand fast radio bursts, magnetars, and colliding neutron stars. -- Stephen R. Taylor, Vanderbilt UniversityWith journalistic flair, unlimited enthusiasm, and enviable travel funds, Moskvitch has visited radio telescopes on five continents, spoken to many of the key researchers including Jocelyn Bell, and managed to connect a surprising number of dots to give a big picture view of the Universe. -- Michael Gross * Chemistry & Industry *A detailed overview of what we know, and have yet to find out, about neutron stars and their place in the universe…Engaging. -- Jeff Foust * Space Review *An enjoyable read about an area of science in which remarkable advances-in-insight have been made in recent years—and where much promising work looks to be possible. * Complete Review *
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Cruise Ship Astronomy and Astrophotography
Book SynopsisEnrich your next sea vacation with this fun how-to guide to observing and doing astrophotography on water. Collecting together the author’s five decades of astrophotography and teaching experience, this book shares all the practical information you will need to start on your own astronomy adventure.Part I is full of practical advice on what to pack, the best ways to enjoy the night sky from your cruise ship observatory, specific astronomical objects and events to look out for, and myriad other useful tips. Part II gives you a crash course on astrophotography at sea, teaching you the nitty-gritty details of taking pictures of the night sky. Proof that it can be done is provided by the many amazing color astrophotographs taken by the author while following the steps laid out in this book.Trade Review“I think this is quite an interesting book and I would recommend it to someone who is about to try the cruising experience for the first time and wants to capture the beauty of a total eclipse of the Sun or the night sky at sea. It is inexpensive and can be fairly described as a go-to resource for the cruise-boat astrophotographer.” (Steve Bell, The Observatory, Vol. 139 (1272), October, 2019)Table of ContentsDedication.- Acknowledgements.- - Author's Note.- Preface.- Part 1:Cruise Ship Astronomy.- Chapter 1: Cruise Considerations and What To Pack Astronomy-Wise.- Chapter 2: Big Bang to Homo Erectus to Multi-Messenger Astronomy.- Chapter 3: Using Your Ship-Observatory at Sea.- Chapter 4: The Sky - Location, Location, Location.- Chapter 5: The Sun, Sunsets, Sunrises and Other Sun Stuff.- Chapter 6: The Stars.- Chapter 7: The Milky Way and Other Galaxies.- Chapter 8: The Planets.- Chapter 9: The Moon.- Chapter 10: Eclipses.- Chapter 11: Spotting the International Space Station and Satellites.- Chapter 12: Asteroids and Comets, Meteor Showers and Falling Stars, Fireballs and Bolides.- Chapter 13: Auroras and Other Glows in the Sea and Sky.- Part II: Astrophotography At Sea.- Chapter 14: Yes, It Can Be Done and What You Will Need to Do So.- Chapter 15: Redfern’s Rules of Astrophotography At Sea.- Chapter 16: About Your Photo Studio - Ship Tips.- Chapter 17: Taking What the Sea, Sky and Ship Will Give You.- Chapter 18: Process, Post and Print.- Chapter 19: Moving the Astrophotography Bug Ashore.- Appendix: Suggested Reading and Internet Sites.- About the Author.- Index.
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National Geographic Society Cosmic Queries
Book SynopsisIn this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the b
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Pan Macmillan Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys
Book Synopsis'No other person who has flown in space has captured the experience so vividly' - New York Times Book Review In July 1969, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the moon. Fifty years later, it is still one of the greatest achievements in human history.In this remarkable memoir, Michael Collins conveys, in a very personal way, the drama, beauty, and humour of that adventure. He also traces his development from his first flight experiences in the air force, through his days as a test pilot, to his involvement in Project Gemini and his first spaceflight on Gemini 10. He presents an evocative picture of the famous Apollo 11 spacewalk, detailing the joys of flight and a new perspective on time, light, and movement from someone who has seen the fragile Earth from the other side of the moon.Updated with a new preface to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon-landing, Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins is the utterly absorbing and truly compelling classic account of what it was like to be a member of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.Trade ReviewCollins tells what his space journeys meant to him as a human being [and] discusses the role of man amid the multitudinous mechanical marvels . . . Profoundly affecting * The New Yorker *Michael Collins can write . . . No other person who has flown in space has captured the experience so vividly * The New York Times Book Review *A splendid and affirmative book . . . A magnificent piece of exposition alive with humour, candid in its anxiety, very sensitive in its appreciation of the men involved. -- Edward Weeks * The Atlantic Monthly *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Planets
Book SynopsisAfter the huge national and international success of ‘Longitude’ and ‘Gallileo’s Daughter’, Dava Sobel tells the human story of the nine planets of our solar system. This groundbreaking new work traces the ‘lives’ of each member of our solar family, from myth and history, astrology and science fiction, to the latest data from the modern era's robotic space probes. Whether revealing what hides behind Venus's cocoon of acid clouds, describing Neptune's complex beauty, or capturing first-hand the excitement at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory when the first pictures from Cassini at Saturn were recently beamed to earth, Dava Sobel's unique tour of the solar system is filled with fascination and beauty. In lyrical prose interspersed with poems by Tennyson, Blake and others, ‘The Planets’ gives a breathtaking, intimate view of those heavenly bodies that have captured the imagination since humanity’s first glimpse of the glittering night skies. Timely and timeless, ‘The Planets’ will engage and delight as it unravels the mysteries of the cosmos. It is of infinite relevance to this age in which new planets are being discovered elsewhere in our galaxy.Trade Review'An enchanting book. In prose that is by turns lyrical and wry, and always filled with an infectious sense of wonder, she moves engagingly through our solar system … Sobel's enthusiasm for her subject is absolute and she succeeds in transmitting it to the reader, quite a feat when the subject matter can be so tricky to grasp. Much of the passion feeds directly from the astronomers themselves, their great discoveries and their endless yearning for understanding.' Sunday Telegraph ‘In this enthralling, accessible book, bestselling author Dava Sobel provides a detailed portrait of each heavenly body. Drawing on myth and history, astrology and science fact as well as science fiction, she tells a story that will have you gazing up at the night skies with renewed fascination.’ Daily Mail 'If you like your science lyrical Dava Sobel is the author for you.’ Independent 'It is science that excites Sobel. There's a real gee-whizzery about her treatment of telescopes and space probes and their many astonishing discoveries in recent years. It is hard to imagine a better picture of the dangerous and inhospitable nature of our solar system, where the existence of any form of life, let alone one capable of travelling to other worlds, is nothing less than a miracle. The book is also a timely reminder of the fragility of the little green spacecraft on which we are all passengers.’ John Moorish, Independent on Sunday
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James Clarke Company Star Tales
Book SynopsisA revised and expanded edition of the classic introduction to the myths and legends associated with the stars and constellations.Trade Review'In this highly readable Star Tales ... Mr Ridpath has splendidly combined astronomy with the lore of classical mythology. ' Adrian Berry, Daily Telegraph 'There is another way to look at [stars and galaxies] - as the creation of human imagination. ... To help steer us round these wonders, Ridpath has produced Star Tales. ... a pleasant amalgam of sheer fancy and historical and scientific fact. The book will help us appreciate how we reached out present awareness.' Robin McKie, Observer Sunday 'Many readers will welcome this book of tales of the constellations . ... [Ian Ridpath's] list of sources is quite impressive, but the greatest value of the book must lie in the illustrations . ... This is a book to enjoy. It is easily read and does successfully what it sets out to. Ridpath has already earned a reputation as a presenter of the celestial constellations and the real curiosities they contain. ... Now we must see him as an authority on their entertainment value too.' Rosemary Naylor, Federation of Astronomical Societies 'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautifully-illustrated book, and it will be a lovely reference book as well. It is meticulously researched and very well written, and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the constellations from a historical or mythological perspective' Robert Connon Smith, The Observatory, vol. 139, no.1269, pp.74-5Table of ContentsPreface Chapter One: Stars and storytellers Chapter Two: Star maps Chapter Three: The celestial eighty-eight Chapter Four: Obsolete constellations Sources and acknowledgements References Glossary of mythological characters Index
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Simon & Schuster Dark Sun The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb Sloan
Book SynopsisTells the story of the making of the H-bomb and reveals how it created a nuclear stalemate that lasted forty years.
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HarperCollins Publishers iSPY In the Night Sky Spy it Score it Collins
Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points in the night sky with more than 140 things to find. From stars and constellations to the moon and eclipses, they'll learn all about our galaxy and the sky at night. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
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National Geographic Society National Geographic Stargazers Atlas
Book SynopsisRichly illustrated with a luminous and informative collection of maps, photographs, and graphics, this atlas is the perfect companion for exploring the wonders of the universe as viewed from Earth.This expansive illustrated atlas invites readers to roam the night sky for constellations, planets and moons, eclipses, comets and meteor showers, auroras, and deep-sky treasures including nebulae and galaxies—many visible to the naked eye and all with binoculars or a backyard telescope.Beginning with basic space science and including a complete set of night sky maps for all four seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, this fascinating book guides the reader toward the most rewarding observations. A unique chapter on astro-tourism highlights ancient observatories, dark-sky preserves, and other global destinations for the sky-seeking traveller; a final chapter details current and future space missions and what they might discover.Richly illus
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Octopus Publishing Group Philip's Moon Map
Book SynopsisThe essential map for all Moon watchers.The awesome beauty of the Moon is brought to life in this practical map for Moon watchers which locates, describes and indexes more than 500 physical features on the visible side of the moon. Who hasn't marvelled at the lunar landscape whether glancing up from Earth or being gripped by NASA imagery? Ever since the 1960s, when Neil Armstrong walked those first steps on the lunar surface, we have had a particular fascination with the Moon, but that grip goes back to the dawn of humanity. Our nearest neighbour in space, the Moon is hugely important due to its impact on tides and many other natural cycles that surround us, so to be able to look and read its landscape is especially revealing and valuable.With practical information on the best Moon watching techniques and tips, we capture both the magical and the practical aspects of lunar locations.· Superbly detailed map of the Moon's visible surface· 500 Moon features located on the map, with a clear index· Craters, seas, mountains, peaks and valleys· Landing sites of manned and unmanned spacecraft located· Helpful text aids the best effective moon watching· Plus map of the far side of the Moon as revealed by satellites· Maps drawn by lunar expert Dr. John Murray
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Octopus Publishing Group Stargazing A Card Deck
Book SynopsisA deck of cards to show you how and when to spot 40 constellations across the sky, explaining the key features to look out for as well as the myths and legends behind each one.
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Beyond Einstein
Book SynopsisThe renowned theoretical physicist and national bestselling author of The God Equation takes readers on an exciting excursion into the discoveries that have led scientists to the brightest new prospect in theoretical physics today: superstring theory. What is superstring theory and why is it important? This revolutionary breakthrough may well be the fulfillment of Albert Einstein's lifelong dream of a Theory of Everything, uniting the laws of physics into a single description explaining all the known forces in the universe. Co-authored by one of the leading pioneers in superstrings, Michio Kaku, the book approaches scientific questions with the excitement of a detective story, offering a fascinating look at the new science that may make the impossible possible.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Star Atlas
Book SynopsisThis classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. As well as showing the stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a small telescope, this fourth edition contains a new Moon map and enhanced charts.Trade Review'An easy to use book, clear, from an authoritative expert, not to be missed. Perhaps the ideal reference for all beginner or proficient observer in both amateur and professional capacity.' Ciel et Terre'… ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. … This new edition features a clearer map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and features; a second Moon map, mirror-reversed for users of telescopes with star diagonals; enhanced index charts showing the constellations more clearly; and a new data table listing starts hosting planetary systems. It is now spiral bound, making it ideal for use at the telescope.' Spaceflight'The fourth edition of The Cambridge Star Atlas continues in the tradition of its predecessors in that the star charts are well drawn and clearly labelled. However this new edition also includes some new features not seen in previous editions. Including, a number of large scale charts showing the distribution of the Messier as well as a key to the main charts.' Astronomy Now'The real beauty of this book is that the format for the main chart pages is so user friendly! First, the charts tend to cover fairly large sections of sky, and they tend to present ONLY targets that are what I would call 'excellent' targets. By this I mean that these charts tend to focus on the brighter targets in the sky. To me, the BEST part is that on the page across from each chart is a set of tables [that] identify the best Variables, Doubles, Open Clusters, Planetary Nebulae, Nebulae, and Galaxies that appear on the chart! It is a wonderful observing companion for just about any level of observer.' Ed Moreno, AstroMart.com'… should prove popular with a wide readership.' The ObservatoryTable of ContentsPreface; The Moon; The seasonal sky maps; The index maps; The main star charts; The all-sky maps; Sources and references.
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Collector's Guide Publishing New Moon Rising: The Making of America's New
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Icon Books Moving Heaven and Earth (Icon Science):
Book SynopsisWhen Nicolaus Copernicus claimed that the Earth was not stationary at the centre of the universe but circled the Sun, he brought about a total revolution in the sciences and consternation in the Church.Copernicus' theory demanded a new physics to explain motion and force, a new theory of space, and a completely new conception of the nature of our universe. He also showed for the first time that a common-sense view of things isn't necessarily correct, and that mathematics can and does reveal the true nature of the material world. As John Henry reveals, from his idea of a swiftly moving Earth Copernicus sowed the seed from which science has grown to be a dominant aspect of modern culture, fundamental in shaping our understanding of the workings of the cosmos.Trade Review'Contains a wealth of detail . an ideal introduction to Copernicus' * Morning Star *
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National Geographic Society Cosmos Possible Worlds
Book SynopsisWith lucid prose that recalls the best-selling and beloved Cosmos, Ann Druyan takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the vast and unexplored realms of Earth and space, past and future, fact and imagination. Written and published in coordination with the sensational international television debut of a second season of National Geographic's Cosmos,Cosmos Possible Worlds travels through more than 14 billion years of cosmic evolution and into an astonishing future where probes travel by light beams to distant stars, helping us solve enduring mysteries of our origins and dream of an unimaginable time ahead. Along the way, we meet the colorful characters who push beyond the boundaries of knowledge - both the little-known but monumental visionaries of the past and the scientists whose work is shaping our future. Color photographs, art, and diagrams based on graphics created for the television series - plus a foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson, best-selling author, wTrade Review“In the breadth of its scope and the magnitude of its imagination…Possible Worlds is a triumphant return to scale, and a direct challenge to a humanity that seems to have lost its will to confront and overcome the problems that face it. It encompasses astronomy, neuroscience, quantum physics, the origins of life, the future of space flight, nuclear weaponry, alternate intelligence models, cosmology, archaeology, anthropology, and biochemistry in the breathtaking course of its 370 richly illustrated pages, all driven by Druyan’s approachable but grand prose that urges us to find in ourselves the intellectual courage to truly know who we are, where we came from, and what possible futures stretch out before us.” –Women You Should Know“Now, 40 years later, Ann Druyan boldly carries the torch forward with the long-awaited sequel to the book, COSMOS with Cosmos: Possible Worlds.” –Laughing Place“In the breadth of its scope and the magnitude of its imagination, it is teaching us again how to look beyond our tribal specializations towards a future powered by a bold syncretism. Possible Worlds is a triumphant return to scale, and a direct challenge to a humanity that seems to have lost its will to confront and overcome the problems that face it. It encompasses astronomy, neuroscience, quantum physics, the origins of life, the future of space flight, nuclear weaponry, alternate intelligence models, cosmology, archaeology, anthropology, and biochemistry in the breathtaking course of its 370 richly illustrated pages, all driven by Druyan’s approachable but grand prose that urges us to find in ourselves the intellectual courage to truly know who we are, where we came from, and what possible futures stretch out before us.” –Women You Should Know “Ann Druyan is reimagining the future.” –Scientific American
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Wolfram Media Inc Predicting the Eclipse: A Multimillennium Tale of Computation
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Artemis Lunar Program: Returning People to
Book SynopsisThis book describes the future of the Artemis Lunar Program from the years 2017 to about 2030. Despite the uncertainty of the times and the present state of space exploration, it is likely that what is presented in this book will actually happen, to one degree or another. As history has taught us, predictions are often difficult, but one can see enough into the future to be somewhat accurate. As the Bible says, “Wesee thru the glass, but darkly.”All of the elements of the proposed program are described from several perspectives: NASA’s, the commercial space industry and our International partners. Also included are descriptions of the many vehicles, habitats, landers, payloads and experiments. The book tells the story of the buildup of a very small space station in a strange new lunar orbit and the descent of payloads and humans, including the first women and next man, to the lunar surface with the intent to evolve a sustained presence over time. Trade Review“I was glad to read this book, and I learned some new things from it. I am happy to recommend it to anyone interested in a brief summary of the technical aspects of the Artemis programme as conceived in its early years.” (Ian Crawford, The Observatory, Vol. 141 (1282), June, 2021)“The book is an excellent basis to understand the further struggle for human space exploration of Moon and Mars, and allows the reader to form his own well-founded opinion and to grasp the technical problems still to be solved. … A ‘treat’ for insiders, a reference manual for those interested in human spaceflight and an easily digestible book for laypeople. Predicate: Highly valuable!” (Joachim J. Kehr, Journal of Space Operations & Communicator, February, 2021)Table of ContentsFrontispiece Dedication Acknowledgments Preface 1 Introduction 2 The Artemis Lunar Program Overview 2.1 NASA’s Concept 2.2 Summary of the Elements 2.3 The Controversy 2.4 The Budget 2.5 Politics 3 Spacecraft, Landers, Rovers and Payloads 3.1 Commercial Spacecraft 3.2 Commercial Lunar Payload Services 3.3 Commercial Payloads and Instruments 3.4 Lunar Science Participation 3.5 Landing Sites 4 Elements, Crew Landers, Launch Vehicles and Upper Stages 4.1 Propulsion and Power Element 4.2 Habitat and Logistics Modules 4.3 Crew Landers and Transfer Element Studies 4.4 Launch Vehicles 4.5 Upper Stages 5 NASA and Commercial Crew Development 5.1 Crew Selection and Training 5.2 Commercial Crew ISS Missions 5.3 Artemis Missions 5.4 The Next Generation Space Suit 5.5 Commercial Crew Space Suits 5.6 Crew Health 6 Artemis Lessons for Exploration 6.1 Utility of the Gateway 6.2 Sustainability 6.3 Impact on Future Hardware Design 6.4 Long Duration Science Operations 6.5 Launch Vehicle Payload Capability 7 Enabling Technology Advances 7.1 NASA Programs 7.2 Navigation and Precision Landing 7.3 Deep Space Atomic Clock 7.4 In-Situ Resource Utilization 7.5 Lunar Power 7.6 Protection from Radiation 7.7 Advances in Optical Communications 7.8 Lunar IceCube 8 Artemis Influence on Mars Planning 8.1 Mission Concepts and Plans 8.2 Technologies and Capabilities 8.3 Artemis Science Influence on Mars 8.4 Robotics 8.5 Regolith Mining and Processing 8.6 3D Printing 9 Conclusions Appendices 1 The National Space Council’s Role in Artemis and Mars 2 Community Letter to Congress Regarding NASA’s Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program 3 NASA’s Gateway Memorandum for the Record 4 Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit 5 Solar Electric Propulsion and Hall Effect Thrusters 6 Technology 7 Timeline 8 Artemis Mythology 9 The Moon Village Association 10 The Chinese Lunar Program 11 Crew Selection: A History and Prediction 12 Quotes References Glossary About the Author Index
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Hodder & Stoughton Our Moon: A Human History
Book Synopsis'Superb: as much a feat of imagination as it is a work of globe-trotting scholarship'TELEGRAPH'I learned more about the Moon by reading this book than after a lifetime of study'CHRIS HADFIELD, author of An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth'You will never look at the Moon the same way again . . . fascinating'NEW STATESMAN'Boyle's writing shines, shifting through time and space, science and sentiment; a luminous read'REBECCA WRAGG SYKES, author of Kindred'An exciting read and a love letter to the Moon'NEW SCIENTIST'A riveting feat of science writing'ED YONG, author of An Immense WorldEvery living being throughout history, across time and geography, has gazed up at the same moon.From the first prehistoric life that crawled onto land guided by the power of the tides, to the division of time into months and seasons for the first humans, the moon has driven the expansion and development of our world.It has inspired scientific discovery and culture from the ancient astronomers to the scientific revolution of Copernicus and Galileo, from the 1969 Apollo landings to writers and artists, and stirred an inexhaustible desire to know where we come from and how we got here.And as astronauts around the world prepare to return to the Moon - opening up new frontiers of discovery, profit and politics - Our Moon tells the dazzling story of how the Moon has shaped life as we know it, fuelled dramatic change across the globe and could be the key to humanity's future.Trade ReviewDelightful . . . The moon, as this passionate and absorbing book shows, is both fascinatingly strange and very much part of us -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *Our Moon is superb: as much a feat of imagination as it is a work of globe-trotting scholarship -- Simon Ings * Telegraph *Boyle makes good on her promise: after reading this book, you will never look at the moon the same way again . . . fascinating -- Morgane Llanque * New Statesman *Boyle's long-standing fascination with the moon makes for an exciting read, but it also means that Our Moon is a great resource to dip back into after reading in its entirety . . . at its heart, it is a love letter to the moon -- Abigail Beall * New Scientist *Graceful . . . timely . . . The Moon is the only piece of a vast universe that most of us will ever get to experience: All you have to do is look up. Or, of course, look down into Boyle's new book, which makes the moon feel closer than ever -- Katrina Miller * New York Times *Our Moon skilfully combines science, anecdote and philosophy . . . This engrossing book tells us so much about the Moon and space exploration, but it also encourages readers to ponder on our planet and our insignificant place in the universe -- Martin Chilton, books of the month * Independent *An aeon-spanning opus . . . fascinating and revelatory -- Pat Carty * Sunday Independent *Boyle's fascinating debut explores our scientific and cultural relationship with the moon -- Hannah Beckerman * Observer *Poetic . . . fascinating . . . especially timely -- Kathryn Hughes * Daily Mail *I learned more about the Moon by reading this book than after a lifetime of study. Fascinating insights into the Moon's origins and history, but more than that, what it has meant to us, the people of Earth. This book is a must-read for anyone who has looked up at the Moon in wonder -- Chris Hadfield, author of AN ASTRONAUT'S GUIDE TO LIFE ON EARTHBoyle explores humanity's changing relationship to the Moon: from worshipping it as a god, to observing, exploring and then walking upon its desolate surface. This is a beautiful, evocative hymn to the intimate connection we have shared with our planet's cosmic companion -- Lewis Dartnell, author of BEING HUMANGlinting with intriguing facts and fascinating connections, Our Moon reveals the astoundingly intimate relations between the closest heavenly body, the Earth and all life as we know it. Boyle's writing shines, shifting through time and space, science and sentiment; a luminous read -- Rebecca Wragg Sykes, author of KINDREDOur Moon is a riveting feat of science writing, which recasts that most familiar of celestial objects into something eerily extraordinary, pivotal to our history, and awesome in the original sense of the word. I learned so much -- Ed Yong, author of AN IMMENSE WORLDWith a remarkable command of planetary science and human history Boyle provides a sweeping, lyrical new account of our cosmic neighbour, brilliantly reframing our relationship to a moon that intimately shaped, and continues to shape, the course of life on Earth -- Peter Brannen, author of THE ENDS OF THE WORLDOur celestial neighbour has been like an invisible hand shaping tidal cycles, life's rhythms, and evolutionary history for over four billion years. Epic in scope - and almost poetic in its narrative beauty - Rebecca Boyle's Our Moon will change how you think about our planet, the Moon, and ourselves -- Neil Shubin, author of YOUR INNER FISHAn excellent exploration of how the moon has shaped life on Earth . . . Boyle's dexterous blend of science and cultural history is elevated by her spry prose. This illuminates -- Starred review * Publishers Weekly *The Moon lights both our days and our nights, present in the sky roughly half of our lives - and always orbiting, bound to our planet. We often forget, though, that the Moon is also bound to us, and we to it. Rebecca Boyle's Our Moon is a vivid and moving exploration of that lunar impact, showing how influential the pockmarked orb is and always has been. Boyle traces the Moon's civilizational importance from the beginning of terrestrial life to modern human society, revealing not just the scientific knowledge of that history but how humans made those discoveries, and why they matter. Our Moon is both robustly reported and compellingly personal. Inside its pages, past and present collide, and science and storytelling become one, as Boyle draws Earth's nearest neighbour closer to its inhabitants -- Sarah Scoles, author of THEY ARE ALREADY HEREIn telling the tale of Earth's oldest companion, Rebecca Boyle offers an absorbing account of the human experience, from the depths of philosophy to the trenches of war. Deftly written with a poet's precision and scientific sensibility, Our Moon establishes Boyle as one of preeminent nature writers of our time -- David W. Brown, author of THE MISSION
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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks
Book SynopsisSince the earliest humans walked the earth, the vast mysteries and wonders of the night sky have fascinated and beguiled us, as we’ve struggled to understand our place in the cosmos.Even after the last century, which saw important and startling discoveries about our own planet, our solar system and the stars and galaxies beyond, there remain more questions than answers. But those questions – What is dark matter? Are we alone in the universe? Is time travel possible? – provide a fascinating insight into the vastness and infinite possibilities of space that we’re yet to determine. The sheer scale of the universe can be intimidating, but in this easily digestible book we embark on an incredible journey through all the essential astronomical discoveries, from the beliefs of ancient civilizations, through to the recent groundbreaking observations of the gravitational waves predicted by Einstein over 100 years ago. There’s never been a better time to get to grips with the universe and this essential guide to the cosmos is the perfect place to start!Trade ReviewIf you're new to the subject... or are trying to spark the astronomy bug in someone else, then this volume is an excellent place to begin your adventure * BBC Sky at Night Magazine *This book is a goldmine for anyone seeking to understand the present state of astronomical science, cosmology and how we arrived here from the earliest wonderings of our ancestors about the things they saw in the sky * Astronomy Now *
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Firefly Books Ltd The Universe Explained
Book SynopsisTwo of Britain's popular astronomers answer all the questions people ask about space travel, telescopes, the solar system, comets and meteors, stars, black holes, the big bang, space and time.
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Cambridge University Press How to Use a Computerized Telescope Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 1 Practical Amateur Astronomy 2 Volume Paperback Set
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Cambridge University Press Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes
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Cambridge University Press Urban Astronomy
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Cambridge University Press Discover the Moon
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Cambridge University Press Observing the Night Sky with Binoculars
Book SynopsisMonth by month, star by star, object by object, Stephen James O''Meara takes readers on a celestial journey to many of the most prominent stars and constellations visible from mid-northern latitudes. Filled with interesting anecdotes about the stars and constellations and their intriguing histories, this book is both a useful guide for amateur astronomers, and a great first-time reference for those just starting out. After describing a constellation''s mythology, readers are guided in locating and identifying its brightest stars in the sky, as well as any other bright targets of interest - colourful stars, double or multiple stars, star clusters and asterisms, nebulae, galaxies, variable stars, and more. This book will help beginning stargazers become familiar with the stars and constellations visible from their backyards, and explore the brightest and best stars, nebulae, and clusters visible through inexpensive, handheld binoculars.Trade Review'O'Meara's writing inspires and his passion and enthusiasm for observing leaps off the pages.' Sky at Night Magazine'… O'Meara's book really did keep me interested from the outset. … the reader is left feeling as though they have truly learned about what they have seen. … Within each chapter there is interesting information that covers stars, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters etc. … allows those who have binoculars rather than a telescope to get a great deal of enjoyment out of looking up at the sky.' Astronomy Now'… a fine book that should encourage any possessor of simple optical aids to go out and seek for themselves what the night sky has to offer.' The Observatory'… I would highly recommend the book as a thorough grounding in visual observing and in the basic concepts of astronomy. It is well worth the money and my copy will get well used.' Gnomon'Bit by bit, we are fed with little gems of information that [enhance] our appreciation and understanding of what we are observing. It's for this very reason that I found this book enthralling, and quite enchanting. Stephen is an accomplished observer, but more importantly, he has the ability to put across his obvious excitement … [which] draws the reader into this fascinating subject …' Federation of Astronomical Societies Newsletter'… there's nobody who does a better job [than Stephen O'Meara] describing what he sees in the sky and helping us experience some of the enjoyment that he has … He's an observer and wants you to be one too.' Bill Pellerin, GuideStar'… simple but effective layout … clear illustrations appear throughout … don't miss that little spark of interest when newly seeing a bright star in the evening sky. Grab binoculars and Stephen O'Meara's book … to begin an adventure exploring an unlimited realm.' www.universetoday.comTable of ContentsTo the reader; The Spring Stars; 1. April; 2. May; 3. June; The Summer Stars; 4. July; 5. August; 6. September; The Autumn Stars; 7. October; 8. November; 9. December; The Winter Stars; 10. January; 11. February; 12. March; Appendix A. The Constellations; Appendix B. Nova hunting with binoculars; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Children of the Stars Our Origin Evolution and Destiny
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Cambridge University Press Asteroid Rendezvous
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Cambridge University Press Looking for Life Searching the Solar System
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University of Arizona Press Bennu 3D
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Oldcastle Books Ltd The Universe
Book SynopsisA witty, accessible and entertaining journey through teh philosophies of time and space.Trade ReviewIf it's true that very few of the many thousands who bought Stephen Hawkins' A Brief History of Time actually read it, then Osborne's may be the book to catch up with. Certainly, this reviewer ended the book a good deal wiser * Financial Times *the perfect introduction for those who would like to understand the vast space that is our universe * The Good Book Guide *
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American Traveler Press Easy Field Guide to Southwestern Night Sky Easy
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Cambridge University Press The Atlas of Mars
Book SynopsisPlanetary scientist and educator Ken Coles has teamed up with Ken Tanaka from the United States Geological Survey''s Astrogeology team, and Phil Christensen, Principal Investigator of the Mars Odyssey orbiter''s THEMIS science team, to produce this all-purpose reference atlas, The Atlas of Mars. Each of the thirty standard charts includes: a full-page color topographic map at 1:10,000,000 scale, a THEMIS daytime infrared map at the same scale with features labeled, a simplified geologic map of the corresponding area, and a section describing prominent features of interest. The Atlas is rounded out with extensive material on Mars'' global characteristics, regional geography and geology, a glossary of terms, and an indexed gazetteer of up-to-date Martian feature names and nomenclature. This is an essential guide for a broad readership of academics, students, amateur astronomers, and space enthusiasts, replacing the NASA atlas from the 1970s.Trade Review'In The Atlas of Mars, Coles, Tanaka, and Christensen take us on a comprehensive, informative, and up-to-date tour of the geography and geology of the Red Planet. Focusing on the critical role of impact, volcanic, tectonic, and erosional processes on shaping the history and evolution of Mars, these expert authors do an outstanding job of proving the value of fusing results from the wide variety of remote sensing measurements of Mars from flybys, orbiters, and surface landers/rovers. The Atlas of Mars is an important reference for students and professional planetary scientists as well as an educational and richly illustrated book that many general space enthusiasts will surely enjoy.' Jim Bell, Planetary scientist, author, and editor of The Martian Surface: Composition, Mineralogy, and Physical Properties'A remarkably comprehensive up-to-date portrayal of our current knowledge of the Martian surface after fifty years of spacecraft exploration from both orbit and the ground. It is all here: maps of topography, geology, mineralogy, thermal properties, magnetic anomalies, gravity, near-surface water-ice, and so forth, all accompanied by explanatory texts. A must-have for any student of the planet, whether lay or professional.' Michael Carr, United States Geological Survey'NASA published an atlas of Mars in 1979, a collection of maps by the US Geological Survey. Since then, most maps of Mars have been published individually, and a collection of maps like this beautiful new book is long overdue. This Atlas of Mars is richly illustrated to portray the entire planet and includes an authoritative summary of its geology and history written by experts in the field. Global maps give us context and detailed maps covering the whole planet in thirty sections provide much more detail. Add to that a nice summary of Mars exploration and we have an excellent resource for researchers and Mars enthusiasts alike. There are no comparable books on the market, so I will recommend it to everyone looking for a guide to the Red Planet.' Philip Stooke, University of Western Ontario'In the last two decades, our scientific understanding of Mars' geology and evolutionary history has exploded both in depth and in breadth. The Atlas of Mars by Coles, Tanaka, and Christensen provides an elegant compendium of this new knowledge through maps, images, and detailed discussions on both global and local scales. The comprehensive set of maps of a wide array of parameters, ranging from geography and geology to composition and mineralogy to topography and crustal structure, will offer rich new insights to planetary experts, students, and interested public alike.' Laurence A. Soderblom,, United States Geological Survey'This is a splendid coffee-table Mars atlas, beautifully printed and with full use of the large page size. Its intended readers, apart from the obvious specialist, are described by its authors as 'scientists from other fields, interested non-scientists and persons who wonder what all the missions to Mars have told us.' Being a well-informed and comprehensive guide, this is far more than just a collection of maps, lists and pictures, and I warmly commend it to readers.' Richard McKim, The Observatory'… the atlas [of Mars: Mapping its Geography and Geology] serves as both a searchable database and an up-to-date summary of our current understanding of the Martian surface. Whether readers zoom in on their favorite area or zoom out to get the big picture, they won't be disappointed.' B. M. Simonson, Choice'While this atlas is generally meant for specialists with ready knowledge, accommodation is made for others as well. Hence the Gazetteer at the back for locating known features, the Latin feature designations and glossary of geological terms are a boon to the curious, non-specialist readers. It is a fountain of information, this atlas. A perfect one-stop for anyone and everyone who wishes to learn something new and/or enhance their current understanding about the red planet.' B. Ishak, Contemporary Physics'For those interested in the geography and geology of the planet Mars, this Atlas is a must have. It is a valuable resource for anyone craving in-depth terrestrial data and more stunning landscape imagery from the red planet. Not since NASA's 1979 Atlas of Mars, a collection of maps by the US Geological Survey, has there been such a well-organised, comprehensive, up-to-date overview of our current understanding of the Martian surface.' Jon W. Elvert, PlanetarianTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; How to use this Atlas; 1. Introduction; 2. History of exploration of Mars; 3. Global character of Mars; 4. Regional geographic features and surface views of Mars; 5. Geology of Mars; 6. Map sheets 1-30; Appendices: units on geologic map of Mars; Unit conversions; Abbreviations; Glossary of terms; Latin descriptors; Gazetteer; References; Sources of images; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Finding Our Place in the Solar System
Book SynopsisFinding our Place in the Solar System gives a detailed account of how the Earth was displaced from its traditional position at the center of the universe to be recognized as one of several planets orbiting the Sun under the influence of a universal gravitational force. The transition from the ancient geocentric worldview to a modern understanding of planetary motion, often called the Copernican Revolution, is one of the great intellectual achievements of humankind. This book provides a deep yet accessible explanation of the scientific disputes over our place in the solar system and the work of the great scientists who helped settle them. Readers will come away knowing not just that the Earth orbits the Sun, but why we believe that it does so. The Copernican Revolution also provides an excellent case study of what science is and how it works.Trade Review'The story of understanding our Solar System is essentially a story of how science works. Finding Our Place in the Solar System connects the dots between observations of the movements of the Sun, the Moon and the stars on the celestial sphere to the scientific revolution brought about by Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and ultimately Newton. Every chapter describes the key steps that led towards our current understanding of our Solar System, but also reflects on what these steps can tell us about how science in general works. The book, aimed at non-science-majors and the general public alike, motivates a very timely discussion on the dynamic and ever-changing nature of science.' Marios Karouzos, Nature Astronomy'… at the end of each section [is] a short chapter titled Reflections on science, a sort of philosophy of science light … they are actually very well done and add, in my opinion, a lot to the value of the book as a teaching text … Timberlake writes well and lucidly. His text is easy to read and his explanations are clear and straightforward. He covers the material well and I on the whole would thoroughly endorse his book as an excellent textbook and introduction to the history of European astronomy … Timberlake's book is an excellent entry level introduction to the history of European mathematical astronomy as well as serving as an introduction to the process of science for non scientists and anybody looking to teach themselves or looking for a textbook for an advanced school class or a college level course should definitely consider using this volume …' Thony C, The Renaissance Mathematicus'… the authors' ability to present complex scientific concepts in the history of astronomy and physics clearly and concisely is invaluable for undergraduate teaching. The figures, diagrams, and appendixes in the book enhance the clarity of their presentation, which was already impressive. This text will be very useful for those teaching the history of ancient, medieval, or early modern science. Even for those whose pedagogy differs markedly from that of Timberlake and Wallace, Finding Our Place in the Solar System could serve as a useful complement to the main themes of a course.' Nicholas A. Jacobson, IsisTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction: mysterious skies; 2. Two spheres: modeling the heavens and the Earth; 3. Wanderers: the Moon and the planets; 4. An Earth-centered cosmos: astronomy and cosmology from Eudoxus to Regiomontanus; 5. Moving the Earth: the revolutions of Copernicus; 6. Instruments of reform: Tycho's restoration of observational astronomy; 7. Physical causes: Kepler's new astronomy; 8. Seeing beyond Aristotle: Galileo's controversies; 9. The system of the world: Newton's universal physics; 10. Confirming Copernicus: evidence for Earth's motions; Appendix A. Mathematical details; Notes; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Biological Universe
Book SynopsisThis book is for everyone with an interest in whether there is extraterrestrial life. Recent discoveries of planets beyond the solar system (more than 4000 of them) suggest that the question is not 'whether?' but 'where?'. This book enables general readers to understand current endeavours to answer this question and the related one of 'what kind?'Trade Review'Wallace Arthur addresses the most exciting question in science: 'Are we alone?' His brilliant exposition argues convincingly that we are likely to go through a Copernican revolution regarding the biological universe and discover that we are not at its centre.' Avi Loeb, Chair of the Harvard Astronomy department'An engaging, well-informed, and accessible guide to one of the great questions. Thoroughly enjoyable and unputdownable.' Peter Atkins, Emeritus Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Oxford, and fellow of Lincoln College'The Biological Universe performs a fascinating dissection of our tree of life, asking which of its features we might share with other such trees on worlds throughout the Galaxy. A truly unique perspective on finding life in the Universe, which starts with who is eating whom in the soil under our feet.' Elizabeth Tasker, author of The Planet Factory'In this thought-provoking book, Arthur's deep knowledge of life and its myriad manifestations, coupled with a cosmologist's understanding of the cosmos at large, enables him to explore one of science's greatest mysteries - how the biological and physical universes relate to one another. Does life exist beyond this planet? What form would it take? How could we detect it? Arthur musters fact, logic, and intuition, in his far-reaching attempt to nail down life's place within the wider cosmic dimension.' Addy Pross, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel'Wallace Arthur takes us on a fascinating journey to discover if and how our living planet is unique in the universe. In his characteristically engaging style, he propels his story with sharp questions, arresting details, and vivid explanations, so that we arrive, via photosynthesis-stealing slugs and the extremes of extraterrestrial atmospheres, at a new understanding of ourselves and our world.' Ronald Jenner, Natural History Museum, London, UK'Wallace Arthur's book The Biological Universe is highly significant. We will soon know if we are alone in the universe. The next few years could provide us with this long-sought answer. This book, extremely well written, tells us how.' Simon 'Pete' Worden, Executive Director, Breakthrough Initiatives, Luxembourg and USA'Working his way up from first principles of physics, chemistry, and biology, Wallace Arthur asks what is needed for life to exist. In his familiar readable style, he then asks whether these requirements are likely to be found elsewhere in the universe, and answers with a resounding 'Yes'. Anyone who works on the evolution of life on Earth will have asked themselves similar questions. Arthur's presentation of the questions, and of the answers, is both enjoyable and eye-opening.' Ariel Chipman, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel'Arthur has done an admirable job pulling together all these different fields and his explanations of tricky topics are clear.' Lewis Dartnell'Wallace Arthur's The Biological Universe is a romp through astrobiology intended for general readers. Curiously, we meet almost no one along the way … The Biological Universe covers an impressive amount of territory.' Max Dresow, The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsPart I. Painting Big Pictures: 1. A tree with millions of twigs; 2. A galaxy with billions of planets; 3. The likelihood of other trees; Part II. Life Here, Implications for Elsewhere: 4. A thin sliver of existence; 5. Energy and life; 6. Habitats and life; 7. Skeletons and life; 8. Intelligence and life; Part III. Planetary Systems and Life: 9. Types of planetary system; 10. Habitable zones; 11. Other habitability factors; 12. How many inhabited planets?; Part IV. Discovering Life: 13. On the repeatability of evolution; 14. Candidate planets; 15. Atmospheric signatures; 16. Radio and life; 17. Sixty years of SETI; Part V. Beyond the Milky Way: 18. The physical universe; 19. The biological universe; 20. The intelligent universe; Bibliography; Acknowledgements.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc The Heavens Above: A Popular Handbook of
Book SynopsisIt has been the aim of the authors to give in this book a brief, simple, and accurate account of the heavens as they are known to astronomers of the present day. It is believed that there is nothing in the book beyond the comprehension of readers of ordinary intelligence, and that it contains all the information on the subject of astronomy that is needful to a person of ordinary culture. The authors have carefully avoided dry and abstruse mathematical calculations, yet they have sought to make clear the methods by which astronomers have gained their knowledge of the heavens. The various kinds of telescopes and spectroscopes have been described, and their use in the study of the heavens has been fully explained.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/the-heavens-above-a-popular-handbook-of-astronomy/
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Nova Science Publishers Inc National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Book SynopsisNational Aeronautics & Space Administration (Nasa) Background, Issues, Bibliography
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Space Commercialization & the Development of
Book SynopsisThis book will be the first English on space law written by a Chinese scholar. With the rapid development of space activities in China, many space scientist and lawyers are keen to know Chinese Legal views on policies and laws on space activities. The book discusses new development of space law in view of the rapid development of space commercial activities from a Chinese legal perspective. The topics selected in the book reflect the author''s teaching and research in space law at four different universities: Leiden University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, City University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong. Six areas of space law issues have been selected: property rights, space registration and liability regime, launching services, telecommunications services, national space legislation and international space co-operation. All the topics are closely related to current Chinese space legislation and practice. When dealing with the above six issues, the author will first briefly discuss the current rules and practice at the international level, followed by in-depth analysis of Chinese situation. This will be a unique book. Those who are researching on space law and/or in charge of formulating national space policy will be especially interested in the elaboration of Chinese attitude toward space commercialisation and of the current Chinese space policies and laws.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Space Exploration Research
Book SynopsisSpace exploration is an immense and expanding field. The quest for knowledge about space has resulted in hundreds of very important technologies which have been incorporated into society''s fabric including the biomedical field. This book examines a multitude of issues related to space exploration including philosophy, biology, dark energy, space tourism, space station measurements, supernova, and Saturn''s rings.
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Greenleaf Book Group LLC Wonders All Around: The Incredible True Story of
Book SynopsisOne of the most powerful images in the history of space exploration is of an astronaut in a spacesuit, untethered, and seemingly floating alone in an expanse of blue. Bruce McCandless II was the man in that spacesuit, and Wonders All Around is the thoroughly engrossing, extensively researched story of his inspiring life and groundbreaking accomplishments, told by his son, Bruce McCandless III, a gifted writer and storyteller. McCandless II became a Navy pilot and joined NASA in 1966. He was the capsule communicator in Houston-the person talking to the astronauts-as Armstrong made his leap for mankind. McCandless worked on and invented major systems and tools that would equip later astronauts, until he himself went memorably into space on the tenth shuttle mission. But the road to that incredible feat was not the sure bet it should have been for such a gifted man. Wonders All Around goes beyond a catalog of achievements, of which McCandless had many. It is also the story of science, perseverance, and devotion. Bruce McCandless II was with NASA 24 years, and this story encompasses the development of the space agency itself-the changes in focus, in personnel, in approach, and in the city of Houston that grew up with it. Recounted with thought and insight, this book is also about the relationship between father and son, men of two very different generations. Finally, it is an exploration of the mind-set of one unique man-and the determination, courage, and imagination-that took him and his country into their place in space history.
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