Author : Philippe Blondel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 31,29 MB
Release : 2006-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540376836
This book, the first in a series of forthcoming volumes, consists of topical and timely reviews of a number of carefully selected topics in solar systemn science. Contributions, in form of up-to-date reviews, are mainly aimed at professional astronomers and planetary scientists wishing to inform themselves about progress in fields closely related to their own field of expertise.
Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 18,72 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1625130392
Are you up to date on the solar system? When the International Astronomical Union redefined the term ""planet,"" Pluto was downgraded to a lower status. New Views of the Solar System 2013 looks at scientists' changing perspectives, with articles on Pluto, the eight chief planets, and dwarf planets, new missions, updates for ongoing missions, newly-discovered moons, and updated tables. Brilliant photos and drawings showcase the planets, asteroids, comets, and more, providing a stunning collection of vivid images.
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Page : 490 pages
File Size : 36,56 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Solar energy
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Author : Mary Kay Carson
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 20,2 MB
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1613740425
In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a &“dwarf planet&” by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; or creating their own reentry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth's surface. With biographies of more than 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.
Author : Howard K. Trammel
Publisher : Scholastic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,6 MB
Release : 2009-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780531168981
Introduces the solar system, its origins, and shooting stars, and looks at how scientists are exploring outer space.
Author : David A. Rothery
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 18,72 MB
Release : 2018-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108356427
Ongoing advances in Solar System exploration continue to reveal its splendour and diversity in remarkable detail. This undergraduate-level textbook presents fascinating descriptions and colour images of the bodies in the Solar System, the processes that occur upon and within them, and their origins and evolution. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, while questions and exercises are embedded at appropriate points throughout the text, with full solutions provided. Written and edited by a team of practising planetary scientists, this third edition has been updated to reflect our current knowledge. It is ideal for introductory courses on the subject, and is suitable for self-study. The text is supported by online resources, hosted at www.cambridge.org/solarsystem3, which include selected figures from the book, self-assessment questions and sample tutor assignments, with outlines of suggested answers.
Author : Seymour Simon
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 41,50 MB
Release : 1992-09-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780688099923
Describes the origins, characteristics, and future of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
Author : Mary Kay Carson
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 31,43 MB
Release : 2013-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1613745478
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.
Author : John Wilkinson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 10,48 MB
Release : 2009-01-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643099492
Exploration by space probes has revealed many fascinating details about Earth’s planetary neighbours. Today we stand on the threshold of the next phase of planetary exploration and knowledge, with several space probe missions currently underway and others being planned. Probing the New Solar System discusses the latest findings that have contributed to a changed understanding of the solar system – and how the revised definition of a planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union affected this understanding. Each chapter includes some historical information, ‘Did you know?’ items of particular interest to readers, and photographs of objects in the solar system showing newly discovered features of the planets, their moons and of dwarf planets. This is an up-to-date record of the many recent discoveries made about our solar system and other planetary systems using ground-based and space probe technology. It has been written for people interested in astronomy, both professional and amateur, as well as for students and educators.
Author : J. Kelly Beatty
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 37,56 MB
Release : 1999-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521645874
New edition of the leading planetary science textbook packed with the latest images, data, and results from recent planetary missions.
