Author : William Sheehan
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 25,62 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Astronomy
ISBN :
Sheehan weaves together scientific history, anecdotes surrounding planetary discoveries, and his own personal reflections as an amateur astronomer to describe how the current understanding of the moon and the planets emerged and how certain individuals in history shaped the world's knowledge about the solar system. Includes bandw illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Babak Tafreshi
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 28,77 MB
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1781319138
See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world. Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets, and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world’s most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape. Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organization The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection—many of them previously unseen—to reveal the true splendor of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens. Commentary on the science, astronomy, and photography accompany stunning images organized by theme: Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beauties UNESCO World Heritage Sites at night The Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora, and other wonders Images highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areas Celestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipses Astro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories
Author : James Glanz
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 24,37 MB
Release : 2003-11-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0805074287
Like David McCullough's "The Great Bridge, City in the Sky" is a riveting story of New York City itself, of architectural daring, human frailty, and a lost American icon.
Author : Meg Thacher
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 24,46 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1635860962
The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder and fascination for as long as humans have inhabited the earth. In Sky Gazing, a highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see, whether they live in a dark rural setting or under the bright lights of the city. Exploring astronomical objects and events, this captivating book takes young readers on a tour of our solar system and deep space beyond, with explanations of how objects like Earth’s moon were formed and the “why” behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Curious sky gazers will discover how to find and observe planets — no binoculars or telescopes required! — and star charts will guide them in spotting constellations throughout the seasons and in both hemispheres while they learn about constellation myths from cultures around the world. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night, while astronomer profiles and sidebars on space technology and current issues such as light pollution help ground kids’ discoveries in the ancient and enduring science of studying the sky.
Author : Sarah Lyons Fleming
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : End of the world
ISBN : 9781507568910
Cassie Forrest has sworn she'll never let the world get the best of her again. She's chosen to believe everything will be all right. But on a journey filled with heartbreak and madness and zombies, Cassie and her friends must struggle to stay alive-and it's hard to believe in a future when survival seems unlikely.
Author : Dean Regas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 25,36 MB
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1507213824
Discover the amazing wonders of the night sky with this expanded edition to 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, perfect for every amateur stargazer and armchair astronomer! Keep your feet on the ground and experience the night sky to the fullest by exploring planets, satellites, and constellations with this all-inclusive reference guide to space. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition is full of information on the many amazing things you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people’s imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view. With this illuminating guide, you’ll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you’re travelling, camping, sitting in your back yard, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.
Author :
Publisher : Tra Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,28 MB
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781734761863
Glance out the window from eight locations around the world and marvel at the animal constellations hidden in the night sky above. This enchanting book invites readers to imagine themselves gazing at the night sky from different children’s rooms around the world. Hold the windows on each page up to a light source, and constellations magically appear—celestial creatures that roam the sky before dawn. What’s Hidden in the Sky offers eight playful riddles that each suggest a different animal constellation hidden in the night sky, depending on the time of year and the viewer’s location around the globe. This utterly unique child’s-eye view of the stars overhead is sure to amaze and delight stargazers of all ages.
Author : Robert A. Heinlein
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 35,57 MB
Release : 2005-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1416505512
High school students enter a time gate to an unknown planet for a survival test, but something goes wrong and they have to learn to survive by their own resourcefulness.
Author : Gabriella Safran
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 27,53 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780804753449
The author of "The Dybbuk," Shloyme-Zanvl Rappoport, known as An-sky (1863-1920), was a figure of immense versatility and also ambiguity in Russian and Jewish intellectual, literary, and political spheres. Drawing together leading historians, ethnographers, literary scholars, and others, this far-ranging, multi-disciplinary examination of An-sky is the fullest ever produced.
Author : Margaret Weis
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 47,92 MB
Release : 2008-12-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307483991
Ages ago, sorcerers of unmatched power sundered a world into four realms—sky, stone, fire, and water—then vanished. Over time, magicians learned to work spells only in their own realms and forgot the others. Now only the few who have survived the Labyrinth and crossed the Death Gate know of the presence of all four realms—and even they have yet to unravel the mysteries of their severed world. . . . In Arianus, Realm of Sky, humans, elves, and dwarves battle for control of precious water—traversing a world of airborne islands on currents of elven magic and the backs of mammoth dragons. But soon great magical forces will begin to rend the fabric of this delicate land. An assassin will be hired to kill a royal prince—by the king himself. A dwarf will challenge the beliefs of his people—and lead them in rebellion. And a sinister wizard will enact his plan to rule Arianus—a plan that may be felt far beyond the Realm of Sky and into the Death Gate itself.
