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Author | : Daniel Fischer |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 205 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 146122232X |
Arguably the single most successful scientific instrument ever built, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to dazzle us. In recent months it has been at the front lines of all the most pressing questions in astrophysics. What is the age of the Universe? How are stars born? Are extrasolar planets similar to those in our galaxy? In Hubble Revisited: New Images from the Discovery Machine, the authors of the highly acclaimed Hubble: A New Window to the Universe present a new atlas of the latest full-color images, complete with easy-to-read explanatory text. This book provides readers with an exciting, detailed, and gorgeously illustrated account of Hubbles breathtaking new discoveries.
Author | : Daniel Fischer |
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Author | : Robert Zimmerman |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 331 |
Release | : 2010-02-22 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1400834767 |
The Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most stunning images of the cosmos humanity has ever seen. It has transformed our understanding of the universe around us, revealing new information about its age and evolution, the life cycle of stars, and the very existence of black holes, among other startling discoveries. But it took an amazing amount of work and perseverance to get the first space telescope up and running. The Universe in a Mirror tells the story of this telescope and the visionaries responsible for its extraordinary accomplishments. Robert Zimmerman takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious scientific instruments ever sent into space. After World War II, astronomer Lyman Spitzer and a handful of scientists waged a fifty-year struggle to build the first space telescope capable of seeing beyond Earth's atmospheric veil. Zimmerman shows how many of the telescope's advocates sacrificed careers and family to get it launched, and how others devoted their lives to Hubble only to have their hopes and reputations shattered when its mirror was found to be flawed. This is the story of an idea that would not die--and of the dauntless human spirit. Illustrated with striking color images, The Universe in a Mirror describes the heated battles between scientists and bureaucrats, the perseverance of astronauts to repair and maintain the telescope, and much more. Hubble, and the men and women behind it, opened a rare window onto the universe, dazzling humanity with sights never before seen. This book tells their remarkable story. A new afterword updates the reader on the May 2009 Hubble service mission and looks to the future of astronomy, including the prospect of a new space telescope to replace Hubble.
Author | : David Leverington |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 524 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780521658331 |
An extensively illustrated account of the development and achievements of astronomical observations from space since WWII.
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Publisher | : R&L Education |
Total Pages | : 81 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Education, Elementary |
ISBN | : 1610483065 |
Author | : Susan Andres |
Publisher | : R&L Education |
Total Pages | : 81 |
Release | : 2012-03-13 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1610483081 |
In nine cohesive chapters, Success in School covers the essential skills and strategies that are prerequisites to student success: how to promote a positive attitude, how to organize a work space, how to manage time, how to heighten reading comprehension, how to take notes, how to study for exams, how to approach and complete writing assignments, and how to refine language skills. The content unfolds in a consistent format of numbered steps and bullet points, enhanced by real student samples, examples, and illustrations. Printed in large format, full color, and with spiral binding, this book is not only informative, but also eye-catching and easy to use. The writing is aimed primarily toward parents and other adults who are helping children of various ages and abilities with their schoolwork, but older students can also use this book independently. Success in School is a teaching tool, how-to guide, and reference manual that will support students throughout their school careers. Check us out on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinschool Instagram: https://instagram.com/succeedinschool Twitter: https://twitter.com/schoolsuccess20
Author | : Daniel Fischer |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 530 |
Release | : 2001-06-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780387987644 |
In this exciting story of the Galileo mission to investigate Jupiter, noted astronomer Daniel Fischer weaves together the many disparate facts learned about this most fascinating planet and its satellites. Fischer tells the entire story of Galileo: a behind-the-scenes look at its difficult course from idea to reality; its launch; the problems it encountered early on and how these were resolved; and finally, what will become of the probe. Along the way, the author describes what we have learned about Jupiter, including what the Jovian atmosphere is really like, and the peculiar reality of the planets magnetic field. The story of the journey to Jupiter is combined with interesting details about Galileos capacities and a graphic description of the solar system, with an episode on how Galileo would judge the chances of finding life on Earth. The book concludes with a look at the future, closing on the Cassini probe to Saturn. Beautifully illustrated and well written, Mission Jupiter shows us space exploration at its best and clearly and vividly conveys the essential science.
Author | : Bruce Dorminey |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2013-03-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1475750013 |
Recent discoveries of planet-like objects circling other sun-like stars have stirred enormous interest in what other planets may exist in the universe, and whether they could support intelligent life. This book takes us into the midst of this search for extrasolar planets. Unlike other books, it focuses on the people behind the searches -- many known personally by the author -- and the extraordinary technology that is currently on the drawing boards. The author is an experienced, award-winning science journalist who was previously technology correspondent for the Financial Times of London. He has written on many topics in astronomy and astrobiology in over 35 different newspapers and magazines worldwide.
Author | : Salem Press |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781587653025 |
Documents the major breakthroughs in science from ancient times to the present with emphasis on the modern era.
Author | : R R Bowker Publishing |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1312 |
Release | : 1999-03 |
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ISBN | : 9780835240871 |