Planet Hunter
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Planet Hunter
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Author : Vicki O. Wittenstein
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Planet Hunter written by Vicki O. Wittenstein and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
He has discovered more planets than anyone in history. In this inspiring true story, winner of the American Institute of Physics Award, Geoff Marcy's love of space helped him overcome struggles in his studies until finally he became an astronomer. But he was not on track to make major discoveries. Eventually, he went back to the questions that thrilled him as a boy: Are we alone? Do Earth-like planets orbit the stars in the night sky? It would not be easy to find a planet outside our solarsystem. Others had tried and failed. But Marcy never gave up. Since 1995, he and his colleagues have discovered nearly half of the 380 known "extrasolar" planets. Stunning paintings transport the reader to the exotic worlds that he and others have found.
Planet Hunters
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Author : Lucas Ellerbroek
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2017-09-15
Planet Hunters written by Lucas Ellerbroek and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-15 with Science categories.
Astronomers are on the verge of answering one of our most profound questions: are we alone in the universe? The ability to detect life in remote solar systems is at last within sight, and its discovery—even if only in microbial form—would revolutionize our self-image. Planet Hunters is the rollicking tale of the search for extraterrestrial life and the history of an academic discipline. Astronomer Lucas Ellerbroek takes readers on a fantastic voyage through space, time, history, and even to the future as he describes the field of exoplanet research, from the early ideas of sixteenth-century heretic Giordano Bruno to the discovery of the first exoplanet in 1995 to the invention of the Kepler Space Telescope. We join him on his travels as he meets with leading scientists in the field, including Michel Mayor, who discovered the first exoplanet, and Bill Borucki, principal investigator for NASA’s Kepler mission. Taken together, the experiences, passion, and perseverance of the scientists featured here make the book an exciting and compelling read. Presenting cutting-edge research in a dynamic and accessible way, Planet Hunters is a refreshing look into a field where new discoveries come every week and paradigms shift every year.
The Planet Hunters
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Author : Dennis B. Fradin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The Planet Hunters written by Dennis B. Fradin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Provides historical information on astronomy, the discovery of the planets, and the people who have made such discoveries.
Planet Hunting
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Author : Andrew Langley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08
Planet Hunting written by Andrew Langley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Planet Hunting
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Author : Sophia Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-03-10
Planet Hunting written by Sophia Anderson and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-10 with Science categories.
""Planet Hunting"" explores the fascinating field of exoplanets, planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. It delves into the methods scientists use to find and study these distant worlds, highlighting how this search addresses fundamental questions about life beyond Earth. Learn how the Kepler Space Telescope and TESS have revolutionized exoplanet detection, using techniques like the transit method, where a planet dims a star's light as it passes in front. The book reveals the complexities of analyzing exoplanetary atmospheres, crucial for assessing potential habitability. Discover how scientists use spectroscopy to determine atmospheric composition and search for biosignatures. ""Planet Hunting"" showcases the multidisciplinary nature of this research, connecting astrophysics, planetary science, and astrobiology. Beginning with the historical context of planet hunting, the book progresses through various detection methods, atmospheric analysis, and the search for habitable planets. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation in pushing the boundaries of our knowledge, offering a balanced and accessible overview for anyone interested in space exploration.
The Lost Planets
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Author : John Wenz
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2019-10-08
The Lost Planets written by John Wenz and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-08 with Science categories.
A fascinating account of the pioneering astronomer who claimed (erroneously) to have discovered a planet outside the solar system. There are innumerable planets revolving around innumerable stars across our galaxy. Between 2009 and 2018, NASA's Kepler space telescope discovered thousands of them. But exoplanets—planets outside the solar system—appeared in science fiction before they appeared in telescopes. Astronomers in the early decades of the twentieth century spent entire careers searching for planets in other stellar systems. In The Lost Planets, John Wenz offers an account of the pioneering astronomer Peter van de Kamp, who was one of the first to claim discovery of exoplanets. Van de Kamp, working at Swarthmore College's observatory, announced in 1963 that he had identified a planet around Barnard's Star, the second-closest star system to the Sun. He cited the deviations in Barnard's star's path—“wobbles” that suggested a large object was lurching around the star. Van de Kamp became something of a celebrity (appearing on a television show with “Mr. Wizard,” Don Henry), but subsequent research did not support his claims. Wenz describes van de Kamp's stubborn refusal to accept that he was wrong, discusses the evidence found by other researchers, and explains recent advances in exoplanet detection, including transit, radial velocity, direct imaging, and microlensing. Van de Kamp retired from Swarthmore in 1972, and died in 1995 at 93. In 2009, Swarthmore named its new observatory the Peter van de Kamp Observatory. In the 1990s, astronomers discovered and confirmed the first planet outside our solar system. In 2018, an exoplanet was detected around Barnard's Star—not, however, the one van de Kamp thought he had discovered in 1963.
Confessions Of An Alien Hunter
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Author : Seth Shostak
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2009-03-17
Confessions Of An Alien Hunter written by Seth Shostak and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-17 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Aliens are big in America. Whether they’ve arrived via rocket, flying saucer, or plain old teleportation, they’ve been invading, infiltrating, or inspiring us for decades, and they’ve fascinated moviegoers and television watchers for more than fifty years. About half of us believe that aliens really exist, and millions are convinced they’ve visited Earth. For twenty-five years, SETI has been looking for the proof, and as the program’s senior astronomer, Seth Shostak explains in this engrossing book, it’s entirely possible that before long conclusive evidence will be found. His informative, entertaining report offers an insider’s view of what we might realistically expect to discover light-years away among the stars. Neither humanoids nor monsters, says Shostak; in fact, biological intelligence is probably just a precursor to machine beings, enormously advanced artificial sentients whose capabilities and accomplishments may have developed over billions of years and far exceed our own. As he explores what, if anything, they would tell us and what their existence would portend for humankind and the cosmos, he introduces a colorful cast of characters and provides a vivid, state-of-the-art account of the past, present, and future of our search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Starhawk
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Author : Mack Maloney
language : en
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
Release Date :
Starhawk written by Mack Maloney and has been published by Speaking Volumes this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Fiction categories.
On a remote planet on the edge of the galaxy, Hawk Hunter, a pilot with a unique talent for design, whose own abilities, origins, and past are a mystery, is drawn into a state-sponsored gladiatorial contest that pits pilot against pilot, a competition that not only will test his own limits but also could reveal the secrets of his identity.
Choosing And Using A Refracting Telescope
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Author : Neil English
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-09-28
Choosing And Using A Refracting Telescope written by Neil English and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-28 with Science categories.
Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope has been written for the many amateur astronomers who already own, or are intending to purchase, a refracting telescope – perhaps to complement their existing arsenal of larger reflecting telescopes – or for the specialist who requires a particular refractor for serious astronomical applications or nature studies. Four hundred year ago, during the winter of 1609, a relatively unknown Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei designed a spyglass with two crude lenses and turned it skyward. Since then, refractors have retained their dominance over all types of reflector in studies of the Moon, planets and double stars because of the precision of their optics and lack of a central obstruction in the optical path, which causes diffraction effects in all commercially-made reflectors. Most mature amateur astronomers got started with a 60mm refractor, or something similar. Thirty years ago, there was little choice available to the hobbyist, but in the last decade long focus crown-flint achromats have moved aside for some exquisitely crafted apochromatic designs offered by leading commercial manufacturers. There has been a huge increase in the popularity of these telescopes in the last few years, led by a significant increase in the number of companies (particularly, William Optics, Orion USA, StellarVue, SkyWatcher and AstroTech) who are now heavily marketing refractors in the amateur astronomical magazines. In Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope, well-known observer and astronomy writer Neil English celebrates the remarkable history and evolution of the refracting telescope and looks in detail at the instruments, their development and their use. A major feature of this book is the way it compares not only different classes of refractor, but also telescopes of each class that are sold by various commercial manufacturers. The author is perhaps uniquely placed to do this, having used and tested literally hundreds of different refracting telescopes over three decades. Because it includes many diverse subjects such as imaging with consumer-level digital cameras, imaging with webcams, and imaging with astronomical CCD cameras – that are not covered together in equal depth in any other single volume – Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope could become the ‘refractor bible’ for amateur astronomers at all levels, especially those who are interested in imaging astronomical objects of every class.
The Human Cosmos
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Author : Jo Marchant
language : en
Publisher: Canongate Books
Release Date : 2020-09-03
The Human Cosmos written by Jo Marchant and has been published by Canongate Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-03 with Science categories.
For most of human history, we have had a close relationship with the stars. Once they shaped our religious beliefs, power structures, scientific advances and even our biology. But over the last few centuries we have separated ourselves from the universe that surrounds us. And it comes at a cost. The Human Cosmos is a tour of this history: from the Hall of the Bulls in Lascaux to Tahitian sailors navigating by the stars; from medieval monks grappling with the nature of time to Einstein realising that space and time are the same. It shows we need to rediscover the universe we inhabit, its effect on our health, and its potential for inspiration and revelation.