Book Description
The universe is full of space phenomena, such as dark matter, dark energy, and the beginning of the universe. Read what astronomers and space scientists have discovered about these amazing wonders—and what they have yet to learn.
Author : D.J. Ward
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 16,76 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761372822
The universe is full of space phenomena, such as dark matter, dark energy, and the beginning of the universe. Read what astronomers and space scientists have discovered about these amazing wonders—and what they have yet to learn.
Author : Jayant Vishnu Narlikar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 19,7 MB
Release : 1999-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521638982
This book conveys the thrill of observing strange and surprising features of the universe and the satisfaction gained by understanding them through modern science. Using simple analogies and a wealth of illustrations, Professor Narlikar skilfully steers us through a cosmic journey of discovery, starting from the Earth and solar system and stepping out to the farthest reaches of the universe. Each of the seven wonders represents a range of mysterious phenomena or a class of spectacular events or remarkable cosmic objects that have challenged human curiosity and often defied explanation.
Author : Fred Bortz
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 11,52 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761372806
From earliest times, humans have looked to the sky in wonder, and their wonder and curiosity fueled science. Ancient peoples built enormous temples and monuments to observe the sun and track the movement of stars. And as scientific knowledge expanded, technologies grew more sophisticated. Each development changed the way we viewed our place in the universe. But no technology changed our understanding more than the ability to launch scientific equipment—and human explorers—into space. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of space technology. Scientists and engineers have built vehicles and equipment to explore the farthest reaches of the solar system. Orbiting satellites and telescopes have given us everything from more accurate weather reports to glimpses back to the beginning of the universe. International teams have built an orbiting space laboratory and are working on plans for human lunar settlements and missions to other planets. Learn about the people and the science behind these amazing advances in space technology.
Author : Rosanna Hansen
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 25,96 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761354506
Describes seven different phenomena of the Sun and other stars of the universe, including solar storms, eclipses, and supernovas, and explains why these phenomena occur.
Author : C. Rene James
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,51 MB
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0801899559
A fascinating look at the scientific mysteries behind our everyday world—from night, light and gravity to our cosmic home and wonder itself. So much of what surrounds us feels familiar and mundane—until we look closer. C. Renée James opens the Universe to fantastical contemplation in this whimsical tour of seven everyday experiences: night, light, stuff, gravity, time, home, and wonder. James introduces each of these seven wonders with a simple question that appears to be easily answered. The questions are deceptive, though. Although we need light to see, there’s much more to it than meets the eye. When you get down to the atomic level, physical things are made of almost entirely empty space—99.9% nothing. And James’s contemplation of our place in the Universe shows that it’s not just a place to hang your hat—and that there’s really nothing else like it. James’s accessible discussion uses common analogies and entertaining illustrations to explain historical discoveries and concepts such as relativity, antimatter, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Fun and edifying, Seven Wonders of the Universe That You Probably Took for Granted is an inviting introduction to secret knowledge of our everyday world.
Author : Ron Miller
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 14,54 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761354484
Describes the geographic phenomena of the inner planets of the solar system and their moons, including the largest mountain of the planets, the deepest canyon, and the highest recorded temperatures.
Author : Ron Miller
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 20,87 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761372784
From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. People looked at distant stars and wondered what they were made of. They wondered whether any other places in the universe were like Earth. At first people used simple telescopes to study the solar system—the Sun and all the planets that circle around it. Later, more powerful telescopes and high-tech machines allowed people to investigate worlds outside the solar system. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders beyond the solar system. We'll look at giant clouds of gas and dust called nebulae. Some nebulae are places where stars are born. Other nebulae are all that remains of stars that have died. Other wonders beyond the solar system include pulsing stars, giant stars, and giant clusters of stars called galaxies. We'll visit them all. And we'll explore the age-old question: Does the universe have any other planets like Earth? We'll learn about scientists who hunt for Earthlike planets and the tools they use. Finally, we'll look at the big picture—the universe itself. This vast network of stars, planets, and other objects is the biggest wonder of them all.
Author : Ron Miller
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,68 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761354514
Presents information about the asteroids, comets, and meteors found in the solar system, describing their physical components, orbits, and the effects of their possible collisions with the Earth and other planets.
Author : Rosanna Hansen
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 35,77 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761372849
Have you ever wondered how stars are born? Or what happens inside a black hole? Or how to safely view a solar eclipse? This book tells you the answers—and much more. See what astronomers and space scientists have discovered about the amazing wonders of the stars.
Author : Ron Miller
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 20,11 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761354492
Describes seven phenomena about the outer planets of the solar system and their moons, including the great red spot of Jupiter and the underground sea of Europa, and explains how these phenomena occurred.