Discovering The Solar System
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Vision And Voyages For Planetary Science In The Decade 2013 2022
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-12-30
Vision And Voyages For Planetary Science In The Decade 2013 2022 written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-30 with Science categories.
In recent years, planetary science has seen a tremendous growth in new knowledge. Deposits of water ice exist at the Moon's poles. Discoveries on the surface of Mars point to an early warm wet climate, and perhaps conditions under which life could have emerged. Liquid methane rain falls on Saturn's moon Titan, creating rivers, lakes, and geologic landscapes with uncanny resemblances to Earth's. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 surveys the current state of knowledge of the solar system and recommends a suite of planetary science flagship missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide a steady stream of important new discoveries about the solar system. Research priorities defined in the report were selected through a rigorous review that included input from five expert panels. NASA's highest priority large mission should be the Mars Astrobiology Explorer Cacher (MAX-C), a mission to Mars that could help determine whether the planet ever supported life and could also help answer questions about its geologic and climatic history. Other projects should include a mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa and its subsurface ocean, and the Uranus Orbiter and Probe mission to investigate that planet's interior structure, atmosphere, and composition. For medium-size missions, Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 recommends that NASA select two new missions to be included in its New Frontiers program, which explores the solar system with frequent, mid-size spacecraft missions. If NASA cannot stay within budget for any of these proposed flagship projects, it should focus on smaller, less expensive missions first. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 suggests that the National Science Foundation expand its funding for existing laboratories and establish new facilities as needed. It also recommends that the program enlist the participation of international partners. This report is a vital resource for government agencies supporting space science, the planetary science community, and the public.
Discover Our Solar System
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Author : Colin Stuart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-04
Discover Our Solar System written by Colin Stuart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Readers find out how our solar system came into existence, and study the history and future of space exploration.
Discovering Pluto
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Author : Dale P. Cruikshank
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2018-02-27
Discovering Pluto written by Dale P. Cruikshank and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-27 with Science categories.
The story of Pluto and its largest moon, from discovery through the New Horizons flyby--Provided by publisher.
Exploring The Solar System
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Author : Tourville
language : en
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Release Date : 2010-08-01
Exploring The Solar System written by Tourville and has been published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Learn About How Physics, Math, And Science Work Together To Help Us Understand Our Solar System And Beyond.
Exploring The Ocean Worlds Of Our Solar System
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Author : Bernard Henin
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-08-22
Exploring The Ocean Worlds Of Our Solar System written by Bernard Henin and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-22 with Science categories.
In the past 25 years, planetary science has undergone a revolution with the discovery of vast oceans of liquid water within the icy moons of our Solar System. These subsurface oceans are concealed beneath thick ice layers. We refer to these moons and similar ocean-bearing planetary objects as ocean worlds. In this 2nd edition, we delve into and compare the latest scientific discoveries on 22 confirmed or potential ocean worlds, ranging from the giant asteroid Ceres and the icy moons Europa and Enceladus to the distant dwarf planets of the outer Solar System such as Pluto, Sedna, and Eris. Along the way, we explore the contributions of multiple spacecraft, such as the Pioneers, the Voyagers, Galileo, Cassini-Huygens, and many others, which have provided much of our current knowledge about these worlds, as well as the latest scientific research on this subject. This book also explores the potential for life on each of the confirmed ocean worlds evaluating their habitability. Ultimately, these might hold the key to answering fundamental questions about life: How did life begin? Is there life beyond Earth? Where do we come from? With contributions from leading planetary scientists at NASA, ESA, and other institutions, this book aims to be the definitive reference for anyone interested in this captivating subject.
Beyond The Solar System
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Author : Mary Kay Carson
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2013-06-01
Beyond The Solar System written by Mary Kay Carson and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion, see how the universe expands using an inflating balloon, and construct a reflecting telescope out of a makeup mirror and a magnifying glass. It also includes small biographies of famous astronomers, a time line of major scientific discoveries, a glossary of technical terms, and dozens of full-color images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.
Planets Beyond
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Author : Mark Littmann
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 1990
Planets Beyond written by Mark Littmann and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Science categories.
A popular account of the discoveries of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Includes historical and scientific vignettes of the people involved in exploration and study. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Planet Quest
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Author : Ken Croswell
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1999
Planet Quest written by Ken Croswell and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Science categories.
Are we alone? In 1995 planet hunters discovered the first alien solar system around a star like our own Sun. Ken Croswell tells the fascinating story of this discovery and the people who made it, then explores the possibility that one day we may have the technology to travel to different solar systems and find life.
Discovering The Solar System
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Author : Barrie W. Jones
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2007-07-16
Discovering The Solar System written by Barrie W. Jones and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-16 with Science categories.
Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition covers the Sun, the planets, their satellites and the host of smaller bodies that orbit the Sun. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for science students, and examines the discovery, investigation and modelling of these bodies. Following a thematic approach, chapters cover interiors, surfaces and the atmospheres of major bodies, including the Earth. The book starts with an overview of the Solar System and its origin, and then takes a look at small bodies, such as asteroids, comets and meteorites. Carefully balancing breadth of coverage with depth, Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition: Offers a comprehensive introduction, assuming little prior knowledge Includes full coverage of each planet, as well as the moon, Europa and Titan. The Second Edition includes new material on exoplanetary systems, and a general update throughout. Presents latest results from the Mars Rover and Cassini-Huygens missions Includes a colour plate section Contains ‘stop and think’ questions embedded in the text to aid understanding, along with questions at the end of major sections. Answers are provided at the end of the book. Provides summaries at the end of each chapter, and a glossary at the end of the book Praise for the First Edition: "(...) essential reading for all undergraduate students (...) and for those at a more advanced level approaching the subject for the first time." THE SCIENCE BOOK BOARD BOOK REVIEW “One of the best books on the solar system I have seen. The general accuracy and quality of the content is excellent.” JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION
Exploring The Solar System
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Author : R. Launius
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2012-12-28
Exploring The Solar System written by R. Launius and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-28 with Science categories.
Beginning in the early days of the Space Age - well before the advent of manned spaceflight - the United States, followed soon by other nations, undertook an ambitious effort to study the planets of the solar system. The remarkable fruits of this research revolutionized the public's view of their celestial neighbors, capturing the imaginations of people from all backgrounds like nothing else save the Apollo lunar missions. From the first space probes to the most recent planetary rovers, they have continually delivered impressive discoveries and reshaped our understanding of the cosmos. Offering fascinating investigations into this crucial chapter in space history, this collection of specially commissioned essays from leading historians opens new vistas in our understanding of the development of planetary science.