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Space Atlas
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Author : James Trefil
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2012
Space Atlas written by James Trefil 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 2012 with Nature categories.
Filled with lavish illustrations, this book is a grand tour of the universe. Three ever widening domains are presented--the planets, the stars, and the large scale universe itself--each including the ones before it and extending outward. The tour starts close to home within the first domain, our own solar system. There is a tremendous variety here, from the sun scorched rocks of Mercury to the icy vastness of the Kuiper Belt beyond Pluto. We see the sun and planets born from the collapse of an interstellar dust cloud whose atoms were themselves created in long dead stars. Since many of these planets have been visited by space probes or landers, we are able to benefit from the incredible technology of exploration developed by NASA and its counterparts in other countries. The second domain is made up of the billions of stars in our own Milky Way galaxy. We walk in the steps of the American astronomer Edwin Hubble, who first established that the universe is made up of discrete galaxies, then go on to examine the fundamental constituents of those galaxies--the stars. We see stars not as eternal lights in the sky, but as objects born out of a desperate struggle between pressure and gravity. We trace the life cycle of our own sun, from its birth 4.5 billion years ago to its quiet end 6 billion years in the future. We see the galaxy not as a serene and placid place, but as a giant factory, where primordial material is taken up into stars, then returned to the galaxy enriched with the heavy elements necessary for life. Finally, we move to the ultimate domain--the large scale structure of the universe itself in which galaxies are the building blocks. We discover the most amazing fact, that the solid stuff of stars and planets on which we have been concentrating up to this point make up only a few percent of the mass in the universe, with the rest being composed of two mysterious entities called, respectively, dark matter and dark energy. We descend into deep caverns to see scientists trying to detect dark matter as it sweeps by the Earth, and we talk to theorists trying to solve the riddle of dark energy. This quest brings us to the frontier of knowledge, the edge of the unknown. To conclude, two ultimate questions remain: How did the universe begin? How will the universe end? We trace our theories back to the first fraction of a second of the life of the universe and listen to the speculations of cosmologists about how it might all have started.
The Space Atlas
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Author : Dorling Kindersley, Inc.
language : en
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Limited
Release Date : 1992
The Space Atlas written by Dorling Kindersley, Inc. and has been published by McClelland & Stewart Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Astronomy categories.
Space Atlas
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Author : James Trefil
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Release Date : 2019
Space Atlas written by James Trefil and has been published by National Geographic Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Astronomy categories.
In this guided tour of our planetary neighborhood, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and beyond, detailed maps and fascinating imagery from recent space missions partner with clear, authoritative scientific information. For this new edition, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his moonwalk, astronaut and American hero Buzz Aldrin offers a new special section on Earth's moon and its essential role in space exploration past and future.
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Author : Iain Nicolson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
The Space Atlas written by Iain Nicolson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Astronomy categories.
Explores the galaxies, constellations, planets and moons which make up the universe, including the Big Bang, the solar system and space travel.
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Author : Jiri Dusek
language : en
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Release Date : 2014-05-06
Space Atlas written by Jiri Dusek and has been published by Union Square Kids this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-06 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Young astronauts and astronomers can discover the wonders of outer space in this gorgeous atlas! Comes complete with six giant fold-outs, amazing color illustrations, beautifully detailed charts, and fun facts about the solar system, space exploration, and the creation of the universe. Full color.
The Space Atlas
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Author : Nicholas Harris
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Space Atlas written by Nicholas Harris and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Astronomy categories.
Introduces children to the wonders of outer space and the universe, and includes information on the nine planets, asteroids, constellations, and space travel.
Space Atlas
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Author : Tom Jackson
language : en
Publisher: QED Publishing
Release Date : 2018-09-20
Space Atlas written by Tom Jackson and has been published by QED Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-20 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
What is life like on the International Space Station? Can we survive on Mars? Why is Pluto no longer a planet? Just how big is the universe anyway? The ultimate guide to our galaxy, Space Atlas answers all these questions and more while exploring the far reaches of space, from our own planet to neutron stars, thousands of light years away. Showcasing significant locations in space, which are explored in depth with stunning illustrations, photos of space, interesting fact files, diagrams, and information on scientific achievements, this unique atlas tells you everything you could ever want to know about the universe, while taking you on a stunning visual journey through the stars. Featuring in-depth explorations of the Sun, the Earth, the solar system, black holes, quasars, and the Milky Way, Space Atlas presents a mix of stunning, graphic illustrations and factual photographs that brings the subject of space to life in the most beautiful and informative way.
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Author : James Trefil
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Space Atlas written by James Trefil and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Astronomy categories.
"Filled with lavish illustrations, this book is a grand tour of the universe. Three ever widening domains are presented--the planets, the stars, and the large scale universe itself--each including the ones before it and extending outward"--
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Author : Heather Couper
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Release Date : 1992
The Space Atlas written by Heather Couper and has been published by Houghton Mifflin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Astronomy categories.
An overview of the planets, moons, and other bodies of the solar system, as well as distant stars, galaxies, and other celestial phenomena.
The Collins Space Atlas
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Author : Heather Collins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
The Collins Space Atlas written by Heather Collins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Astronomy categories.
This is an illustrated guide to space and the mysteries of the worlds beyond ours. It contains colour maps on every page, which incorporate the many discoveries made within the last decade. It also includes star charts, hints and practical activities.