The Firefly Encyclopedia of Astronomy

2004 Astronomy

Author : Paul Murdin
Release : 2004
Genre : Astronomy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 972/5 ( reviews)

Book Synopsis The Firefly Encyclopedia of Astronomy by : Paul Murdin

Download or read book The Firefly Encyclopedia of Astronomy written by Paul Murdin. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a range of topics that illustrate the state of modern astronomy, and includes practical advice ranging from how to use binoculars to advanced imaging techniques.

The Firefly Space Encyclopedia

1999 Astronomy

Author : Heather Couper
Release : 1999
Genre : Astronomy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 986/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Firefly Space Encyclopedia written by Heather Couper. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by leading space experts, The Firefly Space Encyclopedia is the most accessible and up-to-date illustrated reference work on the cosmos currently available. It is fully illustrated with stunning photographs of outer space as well as all of the important spacecraft - from early rockets to spy satellites and the latest spaceplanes. Large-scale, cut-away artworks reveal space hardware, such as international space stations, in amazing detail while maps, charts and diagrams present factual information clearly and concisely. For the budding astronomer, there is a special section on how to get started in stargazing including instructions for making a simple telescope, plus star and moon maps. Full Space Data reports records, landmarks and facts and figures about the planets. Plus: - The Professionals: how astronomers study the universe - Spaceship Earth: our platform in space - Lift Off: breaking free of Earth's gravity - Using Space: how would we live today without satellites? - Space Pioneers: exploring the nearer reaches of space - Rubble of the Solar System: comets, asteroids, meteors and meteorites - The Depths of the Universe: exploring the far-flung cosmos - The Universe in Your Backyard: what you need to start stargazing - Timeline: four millennia of astronomical discovery From starbirth, stardeath and gamma ray astronomy, from "cosmic storms" to Spaceport Earth to Space Wars, The Firefly Space Encyclopedia is the ultimate visual guide to the known universe.

Firefly Astronomy Dictionary

2003 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : John Woodruff
Release : 2003
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 375/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Firefly Astronomy Dictionary written by John Woodruff. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference guide to the major terms and theories used in astronomy, with over 1000 up-to-date entries, extensively cross-referenced, plus concise coverage of new developments in space exploration.

Firefly Atlas of the Universe

2005 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Patrick Moore
Release : 2005
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
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Download or read book Firefly Atlas of the Universe written by Patrick Moore. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of a critically acclaimed bestseller. "A beautiful, up-to-date oversized volume that is the equivalent of a small astronomy library...a superb visual reference." - Terence Dickinson, SkyNews "Highly recommended." - Booklist (of the 2nd Edition) Firefly Atlas of the Universe is the ultimate reference to the stars, planets and celestial objects using the most comprehensive information currently available. The book features the latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Very Large Telescope, Mars Express, the Cassini spacecraft and 2004 Huygens probe of Saturn and Titan. The stunning images are explained with clear and detailed text. The full color book illustrates and explains: Exploring the Universe: the history and current state of astronomy and space exploration The Solar System: Earth and other planets, mapped and imaged with data from the most recent mission probes The Sun: astrophysical phenomena from sunspots to eclipses The Stars: movements and life cycles, novae and supernovae, black holes, and more The Universe: the origin and nature of the universe, our galaxy, local and remote galaxies, quasars, and the question of alien life Star Maps: whole sky maps with 22 alphabetized chapter listings of stars and constellations, and seasonal charts for both northern and southern hemispheres. Firefly Atlas of the Universe is a fascinating and encyclopedic reference illustrated with spectacular color photographs and illustrations.

300 Astronomical Objects

2006 Nature

Author : Jamie Wilkins
Release : 2006
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis 300 Astronomical Objects by : Jamie Wilkins

Download or read book 300 Astronomical Objects written by Jamie Wilkins. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy and comprehensive reference to the 300 most interesting celestial objects. This book provides a tour through the galaxy, from its solar core to its outer limits, with all the highlights and the very latest data about the universe. Convenient data sidebars with each entry provide facts and figures on every object- including mass, magnitude, density, radius, rotation period, and surface and core temperatures. An annotated cross-section of the object enhances this information, and a full-page photograph brings the object to life. Additional spreads bring together and explain related objects or phenomena. For example, the corresponding pages for the sun include solar power, sunspots and solar flares. Others examples include: *Mercury: Mercury's surface *The asteroid belt: Eros 433 *Jupiter's moons: 10, Europa, Callista *Outer belts and comets: Halley's comet; Deep Impact *Space telescopes: International Space Station. 300 Astronomical Objects is a handy reference for the amateur astronomer. AUTHOR: Jamie Wilkins has a degree in astrophysics from Cambridge University. Robert Dunn has a degree in natural sciences, specializing in physics, from Cambridge University, where he is a researcher at the Institute of Astronomy. 300 + colour illustrations

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