Mapping Mars
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Mapping Mars
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Author : Oliver Morton
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2002-10-04
Mapping Mars written by Oliver Morton and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-04 with Science categories.
Who are the extraordinary individuals that will take us on the next great space race, the next great human endeavor, our exploration and colonization of the planet Mars? And more importantly, how are they doing it? Acclaimed science writer Oliver Morton explores the peculiar and fascinating world of the new generation of explorers: geologists, scientists, astrophysicists and dreamers. Morton shows us the complex and beguiling role that mapping will play in our understanding of the red planet, and more deeply, what it means for humans to envision such heroic landscapes. Charting a path from the 19th century visionaries to the spy-satellite pioneers to the science fiction writers and the arctic explorers -- till now, to the people are taking us there -- Morton unveils the central place that Mars has occupied in the human imagination, and what it will mean to realize these dreams. A pioneering work of journalism and drama, Mapping Mars gives us our first exciting glimpses of the world to come and the curious, bizarre, and amazing people who will take us there.
Mapping Mars
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Author : Oliver Morton
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2002-10-04
Mapping Mars written by Oliver Morton and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-04 with Science categories.
Who are the extraordinary individuals that will take us on the next great space race, the next great human endeavor, our exploration and colonization of the planet Mars? And more importantly, how are they doing it? Acclaimed science writer Oliver Morton explores the peculiar and fascinating world of the new generation of explorers: geologists, scientists, astrophysicists and dreamers. Morton shows us the complex and beguiling role that mapping will play in our understanding of the red planet, and more deeply, what it means for humans to envision such heroic landscapes. Charting a path from the 19th century visionaries to the spy-satellite pioneers to the science fiction writers and the arctic explorers -- till now, to the people are taking us there -- Morton unveils the central place that Mars has occupied in the human imagination, and what it will mean to realize these dreams. A pioneering work of journalism and drama, Mapping Mars gives us our first exciting glimpses of the world to come and the curious, bizarre, and amazing people who will take us there.
Mapping The Red Planet
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Mapping The Red Planet written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Mappings (Mathematics) categories.
Imagining Mars
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Author : Robert Crossley
language : en
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Release Date : 2011-01-03
Imagining Mars written by Robert Crossley and has been published by Wesleyan University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-03 with Literary Criticism categories.
Mars in the human imagination from the invention of the telescope to the present For centuries, the planet Mars has captivated astronomers and inspired writers of all genres. Whether imagined as the symbol of the bloody god of war, the cradle of an alien species, or a possible new home for human civilization, our closest planetary neighbor has played a central role in how we think about ourselves in the universe. From Galileo to Kim Stanley Robinson, Robert Crossley traces the history of our fascination with the red planet as it has evolved in literature both fictional and scientific. Crossley focuses specifically on the interplay between scientific discovery and literary invention, exploring how writers throughout the ages have tried to assimilate or resist new planetary knowledge. Covering texts from the 1600s to the present, from the obscure to the classic, Crossley shows how writing about Mars has reflected the desires and social controversies of each era. This astute and elegant study is perfect for science fiction fans and readers of popular science.
Rethinking The Power Of Maps
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Author : Denis Wood
language : en
Publisher: Guilford Press
Release Date : 2010-04-16
Rethinking The Power Of Maps written by Denis Wood and has been published by Guilford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-16 with Social Science categories.
A contemporary follow-up to the groundbreaking Power of Maps, this book takes a fresh look at what maps do, whose interests they serve, and how they can be used in surprising, creative, and radical ways. Denis Wood describes how cartography facilitated the rise of the modern state and how maps continue to embody and project the interests of their creators. He demystifies the hidden assumptions of mapmaking and explores the promises and limitations of diverse counter-mapping practices today. Thought-provoking illustrations include U.S. Geological Survey maps; electoral and transportation maps; and numerous examples of critical cartography, participatory GIS, and map art.
Publications Of The U S Geological Survey 1971 1981
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Publications Of The U S Geological Survey 1971 1981 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Geology categories.
Publications Of The Geological Survey
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Publications Of The Geological Survey written by Geological Survey (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Geology categories.
Civilized Life In The Universe
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Author : George Basalla
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2006-01-19
Civilized Life In The Universe written by George Basalla and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-19 with Nature categories.
"From aristotle to Stephen Hawking, some of the most prominent Western scientists have had definite perceptions and misperceptions about the existence of civilized life on other planets. Johannes Kepler, who transformed astronomy with his work on the shape of planetary orbits, was quite sure that engineers on the Moon excavated circular pits to provide shelter for lunar inhabitants. Christian Huygens, the most prominent scientist between Galileo and Newton, criticized Kepler's speculations but used probability theory to prove that "planetarians" on other worlds were much like humans and practiced the science of astronomy. Carl Sagan indicted Huygens as a biological chauvinist but failed to see that he was a cultural chauvinist when he assumed that alien life would have a technology similar to ours, though far more advanced." "This book traces the influence of one speculation on the next, showing an unbroken but twisting chain of ideas as it passes from ancient to modern times and from science to culture and back again. Throughout, the author interweaves his own view that scientific belief in and search for extraterrestrial civilizations is an impulse that is part anthropomorphic and part secularized-religious."--BOOK JACKET.
The Atlas Of Mars
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Author : Kenneth S. Coles
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2019-08-22
The Atlas Of Mars written by Kenneth S. Coles and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-22 with Science categories.
Planetary 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.
Impractical Python Projects
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Author : Lee Vaughan
language : en
Publisher: No Starch Press
Release Date : 2018-11-27
Impractical Python Projects written by Lee Vaughan and has been published by No Starch Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-27 with Computers categories.
Impractical Python Projects is a collection of fun and educational projects designed to entertain programmers while enhancing their Python skills. It picks up where the complete beginner books leave off, expanding on existing concepts and introducing new tools that you'll use every day. And to keep things interesting, each project includes a zany twist featuring historical incidents, pop culture references, and literary allusions. You'll flex your problem-solving skills and employ Python's many useful libraries to do things like: - Help James Bond crack a high-tech safe with a hill-climbing algorithm - Write haiku poems using Markov Chain Analysis - Use genetic algorithms to breed a race of gigantic rats - Crack the world's most successful military cipher using cryptanalysis - Derive the anagram, "I am Lord Voldemort" using linguistical sieves - Plan your parents' secure retirement with Monte Carlo simulation - Save the sorceress Zatanna from a stabby death using palingrams - Model the Milky Way and calculate our odds of detecting alien civilizations - Help the world's smartest woman win the Monty Hall problem argument - Reveal Jupiter's Great Red Spot using optical stacking - Save the head of Mary, Queen of Scots with steganography - Foil corporate security with invisible electronic ink Simulate volcanoes, map Mars, and more, all while gaining valuable experience using free modules like Tkinter, matplotlib, Cprofile, Pylint, Pygame, Pillow, and Python-Docx. Whether you're looking to pick up some new Python skills or just need a pick-me-up, you'll find endless educational, geeky fun with Impractical Python Projects.