Comets In The 21st Century

Author : Daniel C Boice,Thomas Hockey
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781643274461

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Comets in the 21st Century by Daniel C Boice,Thomas Hockey Pdf

Have you ever seen a comet? It is a marvelous experience, one that all humans can share, that spawns a deep yearning to understand the spectacle. Have you ever wondered what comets are and why astronomers spend so much time studying them? Now, a comet expert and an astronomical historian have come together to produce the unique book that you now hold in your hands. Using their several decades of teaching experience, the authors have concisely presented the information you need to comprehend these majestic apparitions that grace our night skies. No mathematical proficiency is needed, in fact, this book doesn't contain a single equation! Comets are cosmic Rosetta stones, bridging our current knowledge by digging back to the earliest days of our Solar Systems. How did life arise on Earth? Did comets play a significant role in bringing water and the necessary organic matter to our early Earth? How about the dinosaurs? Were they driven to extinction by a cometary impact 66 million years ago? Comets may be both the enablers and destroyers of life on Earth as we know it. These are some of the tantalizing questions discussed here. If you so desire, steps are given to join the ranks of amateur comet hunters. Astronomy is one of the last sciences where amateurs play a significant role. Your reward for discovery? A comet officially bearing your name in the history books! The next Great Comet is on its way, we just do not know when it will arrive. Armed with this book, you will be ready to enjoy this unforgettable event.

Author : Daniel Craig Boice,Thomas A. Hockey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 1643274449

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Comets in the 21st Century by Daniel Craig Boice,Thomas A. Hockey Pdf

The purpose of this book is to bring comets into the living rooms of general households, to familiarize politicians with these fascinating objects when they ponder funding for comet research, to teach children and young students and to provide teaching tools about these very unusual objects in our skies. The presentation is very comprehensive in its description of orbits around the Sun, the development of the coma (escaping atmosphere) from a comet's nucleus and source of all activities, various types of comet tails, trailing as well as leading as a comet orbits our Sun, ancient beliefs and explanations of these phenomena and the most recent discovery of the first interstellar comet.

Author : Fred Schaaf
Publisher : Copernicus Books
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015036052911

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Comet of the Century by Fred Schaaf Pdf

The twentieth century has been a disappointment, comet-wise, but the object now approaching, Comet Hale-Bopp,bears a striking resemblance to the Great Comet of 1811,the biggest-headed and most enduringly visible comet everknown. Will Hale-Bopp be our Comet of the Century? Inthis book, whose publication is timed to coincide ......

Author : Gary W. Kronk,Maik Meyer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031231711

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Catalog of Unconfirmed Comets - Volume 1 by Gary W. Kronk,Maik Meyer Pdf

This catalog is the first in-depth investigation of comets that were reported since the 17th century, but not confirmed and subsequently lost. Volume I of this two-volume work covers objects observed between 1600 and 1899, a period that was dominated by visual observations and was experiencing a rapid evolution in science. The book uniquely combines the history and culture of comet hunting and discovery with modern tools of orbital mechanics to present a wholesome catalog of unconfirmed and suspected comets. Each case includes a presentation of the observations, a discussion about the observer (when possible), consideration of the historic context, and a conclusion as to the nature of the object. In most cases, the book presents material from original sources, including some never before published that were acquired from observatories, libraries, and historical societies around the world. Although some of these unconfirmed comets turned out to be misidentifications of planets or star clusters, fabrications, or poor observations of comets that were already being observed, the Authors did identify many objects that were likely real comets. In some cases, the Authors were even able to derive orbits for the first time. These observations may be valuable in the future, as they could prove to be observations of periodic comets still to be discovered.

Author : Robert Burnham
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000-05-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521646006

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Great Comets by Robert Burnham Pdf

Spectacular and mysterious objects that come and go in the night sky, comets have dwelt in our popular culture for untold ages. As remnants from the formation of the Solar system, they are objects of key scientific research and space missions. As one of nature's most potent and dramatic dangers, they pose a threat to our safety--and yet they were the origin of our oceans and perhaps even life itself. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the biggest and most awe-inspiring of all comets: those that have earned the title "Great." Robert Burnham focuses on the Great comets Hyakutake in 1996 and Hale-Bopp in 1997, which gripped attention worldwide because, for many, they were the first comets ever seen. He places these two recent comets in the context of their predecessors from past ages, among them the famous Comet Halley. Great Comets explains the exciting new discoveries that have come from these magnificent objects and profiles the spaceprobes to comets due for launch in the next few years. The book even takes a peek behind Hollywood's science-fiction fantasies to assess the real risks humanity faces from potential impacts of both comets and asteroids. For everyone interested in astronomy, this exciting book reveals the secrets of the Great Comets and provides essential tools for keeping up to date with comet discoveries in the future. Robert Burnham has been an amateur astronomer since the mid-1950s. He has been a senior editor of Astronomy magazine (1986-88) and is the author of many books and CD-ROMS, including Comet Hale-Bopp: Find and Enjoy the Great Comet and Comet Explorer.

Author : Roberta J. M. Olson,Jay M. Pasachoff
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999-11-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 0521663598

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Fire in the Sky by Roberta J. M. Olson,Jay M. Pasachoff Pdf

An accessible and interesting presentation of the diverse range of historical material about comets.

Author : Chan K L,Cheng K S
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1997-10-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814545778

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Procs Of The 21st Century Chinese Astronomy Conf: Dedicated To Prof C C Lin by Chan K L,Cheng K S Pdf

As a country with 5000 years of history, China has made tremendous contributions to astronomy. The 21st century marks the beginning of a new era for the astronomy of that country. This is the proceedings of a conference held to honour Prof C C Lin — the leading Chinese astronomer in the world academic community — on his 80th birthday

Author : Sara Schechner
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691227672

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Comets, Popular Culture, and the Birth of Modern Cosmology by Sara Schechner Pdf

In a lively investigation into the boundaries between popular culture and early-modern science, Sara Schechner presents a case study that challenges the view that rationalism was at odds with popular belief in the development of scientific theories. Schechner Genuth delineates the evolution of people's understanding of comets, showing that until the seventeenth century, all members of society dreaded comets as heaven-sent portents of plague, flood, civil disorder, and other calamities. Although these beliefs became spurned as "vulgar superstitions" by the elite before the end of the century, she shows that they were nonetheless absorbed into the science of Newton and Halley, contributing to their theories in subtle yet profound ways. Schechner weaves together many strands of thought: views of comets as signs and causes of social and physical changes; vigilance toward monsters and prodigies as indicators of God's will; Christian eschatology; scientific interpretations of Scripture; astrological prognostication and political propaganda; and celestial mechanics and astrophysics. This exploration of the interplay between high and low beliefs about nature leads to the conclusion that popular and long-held views of comets as divine signs were not overturned by astronomical discoveries. Indeed, they became part of the foundation on which modern cosmology was built.

Author : Richard Hantula,Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0836839668

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Comets and Meteors by Richard Hantula,Isaac Asimov Pdf

Explores "shooting stars" and famous comets, including Halley's Comet, Comet Hale-Bopp, and Donati's Comet.

Author : Tom Gehrels,Mildred Shapley Matthews,A. M. Schumann
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 1340 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : 0816515050

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Hazards Due to Comets and Asteroids by Tom Gehrels,Mildred Shapley Matthews,A. M. Schumann Pdf

In 1993, the U.S. Department of Defense declassified information dealing with frequent explosions in the upper atmosphere caused by meteoric impact. It is estimated that impacts have occurred of a magnitude equivalent to the atomic bomb detonated at Hiroshima. Not all such space voyagers meet their end in the atmosphere, however; huge craters attest to the bombardment of earth over millions of years, and a major impact may have resulted in the extinction of dinosaurs. An impact in Siberia near the beginning of this century proves that such events are not confined to geologic time. Hazards Due to Comets and Asteroids marks a significant step in the attempt to come to grips with the threats posed by such phenomena. It brings together more than one hundred scientists from around the world, who draw on observational and theoretical research to focus on the technical problems related to all aspects of dealing with these hazards: searching for and identifying hazardous comets and asteroids; describing their statistics and characteristics; intercepting and altering the orbits of dangerous objects; and applying existent technologies—rocket boosters, rendezvous and soft-landing techniques, instrumentation—to such missions. The book considers defensive options for diverting or disrupting an approaching body, including solar sails, kinetic-energy impacts, nuclear explosives, robotic mass drivers, and various propulsion systems. A cataclysmic impact posing a threat to life on Earth is a possibility that tomorrow's technology is capable of averting. This book examines in depth the reality of the threat and proposes practical measures that can be initiated now should we ever need to deal with it.

Author : John Russell Hind
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Astrometry
ISBN : UCAL:$B278033

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The Comets by John Russell Hind Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5634 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780081029091

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Encyclopedia of Geology by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of Geology, Second Edition presents in six volumes state-of-the-art reviews on the various aspects of geologic research, all of which have moved on considerably since the writing of the first edition. New areas of discussion include extinctions, origins of life, plate tectonics and its influence on faunal provinces, new types of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, new methods of dating rocks, and geological processes. Users will find this to be a fundamental resource for teachers and students of geology, as well as researchers and non-geology professionals seeking up-to-date reviews of geologic research. Provides a comprehensive and accessible one-stop shop for information on the subject of geology, explaining methodologies and technical jargon used in the field Highlights connections between geology and other physical and biological sciences, tackling research problems that span multiple fields Fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in past years Presents an ideal reference for a wide range of scientists in earth and environmental areas of study

Author : Fred Schaaf
Publisher : Copernicus
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461219167

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Comet of the Century by Fred Schaaf Pdf

"His keen astronomical interest bubbles from every page...The book we will still be consulting a decade from now is Schaafs."SKY & TELESCOPE "The book of the century on comets."NORTHERN LIGHTS "The book that will still be useful long after Hale-Bopp has dimmed from view is Schaafs Comet of the Century." SPACE VIEWS "So well written that it will appeal even to the reader who does not know the difference between an asteroid and an adenoid."PATRICK MOORE

Author : Grace Hansen
Publisher : Our Galaxy
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1532100507

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Comets by Grace Hansen Pdf

This title will cover how comets came to be, what they are made of, where most of them are found, and why we can sometimes see them as beautiful bright streaks in the sky! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Author : Ron Miller
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761372790

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Seven Wonders of Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors by Ron Miller Pdf

From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them and have studied all visible objects. People began to identify differences between stars and planets, and as technology advanced with telescopes and space probes, they sought deeper understanding of the millions of bits of debris rocketing through the solar system. Scientists determined that most of these objects are left over from the creation of the planets and their moons. They classified these leftovers into categories such as asteroids, comets, and meteors. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of asteroids, comets, and meteors. Ceres is a huge mountain-sized asteroid that orbits with other asteroids between Mars and Jupiter. Other marvels include Ganymede, the largest asteroid in the group called Earthgrazers or Near-Earth Objects, and Halley's comet, a ball of ice, that passes Earth every seventy-five or so years. We'll also explore the amazing impact that space debris can have on planets and moons. The Borealis Basin, a wondrous crater more than 5,000 miles across, formed when an asteroid collided with Mars in the ancient past. Then we will travel to the far-off Kuiper belt, where as many as 200 million icy bodies orbit, and wonder at the mystery of planetlike objects, such as Pluto and Charon. Finally, we’ll can experience a space wonder firsthand by standing outside on a night in August to watch the spectacular Perseid meteor shower fill the sky.