Astrophysics category: 1588 books
by David Whitehouse
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Here is the most up-to-date history of man in space, researched by a NASA insider from astronaut interviews, diaries and speeches, and even top-secret documents from the former Soviet Union, with many revelations appearing in print for the very first time,.
One Small Step shows space travel...
Weird Worlds
Bizarre Bodies of the Solar System and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2013
“Weird Worlds” is the third book in David Seargent’s “Weird” series. This book assumes a basic level of astronomical understanding and concentrates on the “odd and interesting” aspects of planetary bodies, including asteroids and moons. From our viewpoint here on Earth, this work features...
Imminent Science
What Remains to be Discovered
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2014
This is not science fiction. It’s a voyage on the arrow of time to the coming fifty years. The legendary palindromic character Mr. Qfwfq from Italo Calvino’s collection of short stories, The Cosmicomics, will go with us – he who knows all the answers but will give out no hints. He will help...
Spaceshots and Snapshots of Projects Mercury and Gemini
A Rare Photographic History
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2016
The race to space between the United States and the Soviet Union captured the popular imagination. On April 12, 1961, the USSR launched cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on a one-orbit flight, making him the first human in space. Three weeks later, American astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. flew 116 miles above...
Summary of The Big Picture
by Sean Carroll | Includes Analysis
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2019
Summary of The Big Picture by Sean Carroll | Includes Analysis
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The Big Picture by Sean Carroll is a scientific exploration of many essential questions of humanity, such as the meaning of life and the origin of the universe, considered from a poetic-naturalist...
100 Things to See in the Night Sky
From Planets and Satellites to Meteors and Constellations, Your Guide to Stargazing
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2017
A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience whether in your own back yard, camping, or travelling—including information showing you which planets, constellations, stars, and manmade objects you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye!
The night sky is full of amazing things...
by Heather Couper, Nigel Henbest
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2015
This comprehensive guide to astronomy introduces the basic concepts, explaining what, when, and how to observe space, right through to current theories on everything from black holes to microquasars. It helps you to navigate the night sky, identify the constellations and find planets, comets, galaxies...
Facts from Space!
From Super-Secret Spacecraft to Volcanoes in Outer Space, Extraterrestrial Facts to Blow Your Mind!
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
A guided tour through the universe--and beyond!
From the sun's super-hot core to the many moons of Neptune, we're traveling to the far reaches of our solar system and beyond! Astronomer Dean Regas presents Facts from Space!--an exciting education on everything outside our atmosphere. Inside,...
First Magnitude
A Book of the Bright Sky
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2012
“First Magnitude” is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets,...
by Robert C. Wall
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
There are other species out there. How are we going to react with these species, if we meet with them at all? Forget Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, etc. Those are children's show, and we need to begin adult, pragmatic thinking and action today to reach the stars and new worlds tomorrow.
by Christopher DePree Ph.D
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2001
Astronomy is a science as old as the stars! With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Astronomy, Second Edition, learn:
Fascinating facts while taking a tour of our solar system, our galaxy, and beyond
Idiot-proof steps for buying and using today's cutting-edge telescopes
Tips and tricks to guide you when exploring the skies
by Kevin B. Marvel, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2010
See the skies in a whole new light. Take a tour of the universe, from our local solar system to the far reaches of deepest space. Astronomy Made Simple offers a complete introduction to this science, from its birth in ancient times to the different types of super-powerful telescopes scientists use...
Astronomy 101
From the Sun and Moon to Wormholes and Warp Drive, Key Theories, Discoveries, and Facts about the Universe
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2013
Explore the curiosities of our galaxy!
Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of outer space with tedious discourse that even Galileo would oppose. Astronomy 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead, gives you a lesson in astronomy that keeps you engaged...
Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy: Easy guide to stargazing, the latest discoveries, resources for beginners, and more!
Astronomy for Beginners, #1
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2014
You don’t have to be an astronomer or an expert to appreciate this book. This book is perfect for beginners because everything is explained in simple terms. You will be drawn into the fundamentals about the universe, like, how did it come about; the theories surrounding it, including the much talked...