Astronomy Cafe

Astronomy Cafe
Author: Sten F. Odenwald
Publisher: M J F Books
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2000-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781567313819

Provides answers to over three hundred of the most commonly asked questions about astronomy posed to author Sten Odenwold on the "Ask the Astronomer" page of his award-winning Web site "The Astronomy Cafe"; grouped by topic

The Astronomy Cafe

The Astronomy Cafe
Author: Sten F. Odenwald
Publisher: Worth Pub
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1998
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780716733560

Back To The Astronomy Cafe

Back To The Astronomy Cafe
Author: Sten Odenwald
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-10-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780813341668

How fast does gravity travel? When will the sun go nova? Who invented the light year? Will we ever travel to the stars? These are just some of the unusual and popular questions NASA astronomer Sten Odenwald answers in Back to the Astronomy Café, based on his award-winning website "for the astronomically disadvantaged." Since his acclaimed earlier book The Astronomy Café published in 1998, the space community has been turned on its head with entirely new discoveries: ion propulsion, dark matter, gravity and magnetic reversals, the Cosmic Dark Ages, and over 100 new planets. In the all-new Back to the Astronomy Café, Odenwald answers the latest and most-asked questions relating to these recent discoveries. His highly personal and authoritative style makes understanding the cosmos less intimidating, exciting, and fun.Since he opened his website "The Astronomy Café" in 1995, Odenwald has answered over 50,000 e-mailed questions. His individual answers have been downloaded over 7.5 million times, making him the most sought-after "answer man" for astronomy in human history.

The Astronomy Cafe

The Astronomy Cafe
Author: Sten O'Denwald
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780756770877

This book brings together accurate and easily understood answers to the 365 questions people most often ask about astronomy. It's a handy guide for both the seasoned star-gazer and the curious novice. Based on Sten Odenwald's popular "Ask the Astronomer" page from his award-winning website The Astronomy Cafe, this book ranges from the arcane to the mundane. It is well organized by topic, making it easy to look up anything; but it's also a pleasure to browse. Want to know what fraction of the universe is made up of antimatter? Check p. 162. Want to know how astronomers actually measure the distance to other galaxies? Check p. 112. Odenwald also provides a handy glossary, on-line resources, and a collection of useful tables.

Ask the Astronomer

Ask the Astronomer
Author: Sten Odenwald
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781505893885

This reference book consists of questions submitted by the public and Odenwald's answers, taken from the author's "Ask the Astronomer" internet website at the Astronomy Cafe. This is a compilation of the Top-100 questions answered at The Astronomy Cafe between 1995 and 2013 from an archive of over 3000, which were requested over 10 million times. The topics range from Higgs bosons and the nature of gravity, to extra solar Earth-like planets and global warming. There is also a collection of tables that include a list of the known nearby black holes, the most distant objects we know in the universe, and upcoming asteroids that may hit Earth. The general reader may find this easy to read reference an enjoyable way to learn about these topics.

Astronomy Cafe

Astronomy Cafe
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 1995
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN:

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be an astronomer? Do you have any questions that you would like an astronomer to answer? Would you like to hear the latest about hyperspace, black holes, time travel and quantum cosmology? Well, at the Astronomy cafe you've come to the right place!

Stepping Through The Stargate

Stepping Through The Stargate
Author: P. N. Elrod
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2015-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1941631517

Explore the Stargate SG-1 universe as never before with the expertise and insight of noted professionals from a diverse range of fields: from archaeology to parasitology to science fiction, I.STEPPING EM Stargate the Throughis a fascinating collection of essays that delve into every aspect of iStargate

The 23rd Cycle

The 23rd Cycle
Author: Sten F. Odenwald
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2001
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780231120791

The 23rd Cycle includes a history of the record of auroral sightings, accounts of blackouts from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, industries sensitive to solar storms, and radiation and health issues."--Jacket.

Science on the Web

Science on the Web
Author: Edward J. Jr. Renehan
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1475764804

The World Wide Web is loaded with science and science-related material. For everyone who wants to learn more about this amazing resource, Ed Renehan has compiled this fun and informative guide to what's out there, what's interesting, what's new and who's doing it. Whether your interest is in artificial intelligence, Hubble Space Telescope images, or the latest dinosaur findings, the best sources and how to reach them are right here.

Discovering The Universe

Discovering The Universe
Author: Sten Odenwald
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1398817074

Explore the mysteries of the cosmos in this fascinating guide by leading NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald. Have you ever wondered how the first stars were born? Or pondered what really happens around a black hole? Here Sten Odenwald answers these questions and many more as he takes you on a mesmerizing journey across the entire history of the universe. You will learn about the composition of planets, galaxy mergers, asteroid belts, the fundamental nature of spacetime, and much, much more. Discovering the Universe reveals the secrets behind subjects as varied as the Big Bang, dark matter, the life cycle of stars, and the nature of planets both inside and outside our solar system. Beautifully illustrated throughout with stunning photos as well as a range of diagrams and infographics to aid understanding, there has never been a better time to get into cosmology. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' Discovering... series brings together spectacular hardback guides which explore the science behind our world, brought to life by eye-catching photography.