Author : Paul A. Kobasa
Publisher :
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 48,37 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Outer space
ISBN : 9780716695318
"Introduction to telescopes and space probes forprimary and intermediate grade students. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Gregory L. Matloff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 37,38 MB
Release : 2006-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3540273409
The Space Age is nearly 50 years old but exploration of the outer planets and beyond has only just begun. Deep-Space Probes Second Edition draws on the latest research to explain why we should explore beyond the edge of the Solar System and how we can build highly sophisticated robot spacecraft to make the journey. Many technical problems remain to be solved, among them propulsion systems to permit far higher velocities, and technologies to build vehicles a fraction of the size of today’s spacecraft. Beyond the range of effective radio control, robot vehicles for exploring deep space will need to be intelligent, ‘thinking’ craft – able to make vital decisions entirely on their own. Gregory Matloff also looks at the possibility for human travel into interstellar space, and some of the immense problems that such journeys would entail. This second edition includes an entirely new chapter on holographic message plaques for future interstellar probes – a NASA-funded project.
Author :
Publisher : World Book
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 21,71 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 9780716695042
Introduces the planet Mars, answering questions about its atmosphere, what it is made of, how big it is, what it looks like and much more.
Author : World Book, Inc
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 32,11 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780716695110
Introduces the Sun and various stars, answering questions about their atmospheres, what they are made of, how big they are, what they look like and much more.
Author : Paul A. Kobasa
Publisher :
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 44,71 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Mars (Planet)
ISBN : 9780716695271
"Introduction to Mars, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on its features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Mary Kay Carson
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 31,91 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 : Dale P. Cruikshank
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 18,99 MB
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0816534314
The story of Pluto and its largest moon, from discovery through the New Horizons flyby--Provided by publisher.
Author : Bernard Henin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 33,15 MB
Release : 2022-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030904997
As we speak, stunning new snapshots of our Solar System are being transmitted to Earth by a fleet of space probes, landers, and rovers. Yet nowadays, it is all too easy to take such images for granted amidst the deluge of competing visuals we scroll through every day. To truly understand the value of these incredible space photos, we first need to understand the tools that made them possible. This is the story of imaging instruments in space, detailing all the technological missteps and marvels that have allowed us to view planetary bodies like never before. From the rudimentary cameras launched in the 1950’s to the cutting-edge imaging instruments onboard the Mars Perseverance rover, this book covers more than 100 imaging systems sent aboard various spacecraft to explore near and distant planetary bodies. Featured within are some of the most striking images ever received by these pioneering instruments, including Voyager’s Pale Blue Dot, Apollo’s Blue Marble, Venera’s images from the surface of Venus, Huygens’ images of Titan, New Horizon’s images of Pluto and Arrokoth, and much more. Along the way, you will learn about advancements in data transmission, digitization, citizen science, and other fields that revolutionized space imaging, helping us peer farther and more clearly across the Solar System.
Author : Lucy-Ann McFadden
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 987 pages
File Size : 26,4 MB
Release : 2006-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080474985
Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition.This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system.· Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions· Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers· More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters· Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet· Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index
Author : Paul A. Kobasa
Publisher :
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 29,4 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Neptune (Planet)
ISBN : 9780716695295
"Introduction to Neptune and the distant dwarf planets, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
