Moons Of The Solar System

Author : Thomas Wm. Hamilton
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781949483222

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Moons of the Solar System, Revised Second Edition by Thomas Wm. Hamilton Pdf

Retired astronomer Thomas Wm. Hamilton has written six books on astronomy. But science always changes. His most recent book, Moons of the Solar System, has just been revised to incorporate the newest research and information on these amazing bodies in the sky. The new title is Moons of the Solar System, Revised Second Edition: Incorporating the Latest Discoveries in Our Solar System as well as Suspected Exomoons. Having once worked on the Apollo Project, the author has long been fascinated in studying moons. From Galileo’s discoveries in 1610, to the latest returns from the Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn, four centuries of discoveries in the solar system are summarized, complete with the names of those responsible for finding them. The 185 known moons of the planets and dwarf planets in the solar system are described in great detail, from how they were discovered, and by whom, to information about their sizes and orbits. The strange and exotic origins of the moons’ names make for astonishing stories. Moons of the Solar System also includes the possible dangers faced by human travel in space.

Author : James A. Hall III
Publisher : Springer
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319206363

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Moons of the Solar System by James A. Hall III Pdf

This book captures the complex world of planetary moons, which are more diverse than Earth's sole satellite might lead you to believe. New missions continue to find more of these planetary satellites, making an up to date guide more necessary than ever. Why do Mercury and Venus have no moons at all? Earth's Moon, of course, is covered in the book with highly detailed maps. Then we move outward to the moons of Mars, then on to many of the more notable asteroid moons, and finally to a list of less-notable ones. All the major moons of the gas giant planets are covered in great detail, while the lesser-known satellites of these worlds are also touched on. Readers will learn of the remarkable trans-Neptunian Objects – Pluto, Eris, Sedna, Quaoar –including many of those that have been given scant attention in the literature. More than just objects to read about, the planets' satellites provide us with important information about the history of the solar system. Projects to help us learn more about the moons are included throughout the book. Most amateur astronomers can name some of the more prominent moons in the solar system, but few are intimately familiar with the full variety that exists in our backyard: 146 and counting. As our understanding of the many bodies in our solar system broadens, this is an invaluable tour of our expanding knowledge of the moons both near and far.

Author : Jürgen Blunck
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540688532

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Solar System Moons by Jürgen Blunck Pdf

Starting from Mars outward this concise handbook provides thorough information on the satellites of the planets in the solar system. Each chapter begins with a section on the discovery and the naming of the planet’s satellites or rings. This is followed by a section presenting the historic sources of those names. The book contains tables with the orbital and physical parameters of all satellites and is illustrated throughout with modern photos of the planets and their moons as well as historical and mythological drawings. The Cyrillic transcriptions of the satellite names are provided in a register. Readers interested in the history of astronomy and its mythological backgrounds will enjoy this beautiful volume.

Author : Ron Miller
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books ™
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781728427492

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Natural Satellites by Ron Miller Pdf

For centuries, astronomers have placed a special interest on the other planets of the solar system. But with the advent of spacecraft and the tremendous missions undertaken by the Voyager and Cassini probes, astronomers have discovered that the natural satellites of the planets—the solar system's moons—are some of the most extraordinary places imaginable. There are moons with towering geysers, erupting volcanoes, and subterranean oceans of warm, mineral-rich water. Some of the highest mountains and deepest canyons can be found on the moons. There are moons that have shattered into pieces and then reassembled. There is even a moon where it rains rocket fuel. Recently, scientists have turned to the moons for answers in their investigations of the origins of the solar system and the evolution of life on our own planet. Featuring full-color, scientifically accurate illustrations by NASA artist Ron Miller, Natural Satellites: The Book of Moons chronicles these investigations and the questions we have yet to answer in our exploration of the solar system's moons.

Author : Marcus Chown
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780762480746

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Solar System by Marcus Chown Pdf

Now updated with the journeys of the 2012 Mars rover Curiosity and the 2020 Mars rover Perseverance, Solar System undertakes an astonishing visual journey through time and space through fascinating text, original graphics, and stunning photographs. Never before have the wonders of our solar system been so immediately accessible to readers of all ages. Award‑winning writer and broadcaster Marcus Chown combines science and history to visually and narratively explore our neighboring planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets and more, as well as the historical figures who aided in their discoveries. From the explosive surface of the sun to the new missions on Mars; from the gargantuan rings of Saturn to the volcanoes of Io; from the latest images of Pluto from NASA's New Horizons probe, to a simulation of what the Oort Cloud might look like, Solar System offers a window seat from which to view the beauty and magnificence of space.

Author : Giles Sparrow,Judith John,Chris McNab
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502610188

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The Solar System by Giles Sparrow,Judith John,Chris McNab Pdf

The Solar System examines topics on earth and its surrounding planets, from the sun all the way out to Pluto. Detailed illustrations and clear charts help explain these complicated topics.

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781682808016

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Our Solar System (Sun, Moons & Planets) : Second Grade Science Series by Baby Professor Pdf

Yes, science can be made fun and easy! This book features the solar system in all its glory. You can see pictures of the planets and the galaxy in full color. The layout is definitely going to amaze and delight a child. As a result, learning becomes highly entertaining. Grab a copy today!

Author : Applesauce Press
Publisher : Applesauce Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781604338003

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Discovering Planets and Moons by Applesauce Press Pdf

With a unique glow-in-the dark tactile book cover that recreates the cratered surface of the moon, DISCOVERING PLANETS AND MOONS is the ultimate guide to the most fascinating features of our solar system. Blast off into outer space with DISCOVERINGS PLANETS AND MOONS! From the icy outer reaches of our solar system to the blazing heat of the Sun, this action-packed, full-color book is bursting with gripping facts, fun tidbits, and dynamic artwork that bring the mysteries of our galaxy to life!

Author : Fred Lawrence Whipple
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Science
ISBN : 0674224000

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Earth, Moon, and Planets by Fred Lawrence Whipple Pdf

The increase in our knowledge of the solar system during the five years since the author last revised this book (1963) greatly exceeds that in the previous two decades. The program of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the space program of the U.S.S.R. have been prime contributors to this rapid progress, but the impetus has carried over to groundbased studies of the Moon and planets as well. The advances in radio and radar astronomy alone are striking, and are continuing at an accelerating pace. This third edition of Mr. Whipple's popular and authoritative book is thoroughly revised in light of this new knowledge. The most extensive revisions are in the chapters on the Moon, Mars, and Venus--the members of the solar system on which the various space programs have concentrated. The author has included many new and dramatic illustrations in this third edition, among them photographs taken from U.S. and Russian space craft. There are striking photographs of the Moon, with close-up views of its surface texture, pictures of Mars taken from Mariner IV, and radar pictures of Venus that "see through" that planet's obscuring cloud layer. The book is written in nontechnical language and with a lucid, witty style that is readily understandable to the interested layman. Mathematics has been avoided, and scientific methods and processes are described in simple terms. In presenting the latest information about the planets and their moons, Mr. Whipple discusses their origin and evolution, motions, atmospheres, temperatures, surface conditions, the environment essential for life as we know it, and the possibilities of life outside the Earth. He concludes with a discussion of current theories about the origin of the solar system.

Author : Steve Kortenkamp
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781429653961

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The Planets of Our Solar System by Steve Kortenkamp Pdf

"Describes the eight planets in our solar system, including the birth of the solar system and the planets' orbits around the Sun"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Erik Asphaug
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780062657947

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When the Earth Had Two Moons by Erik Asphaug Pdf

An astonishing exploration of planet formation and the origins of life by one of the world’s most innovative planetary geologists. In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 3 took the first photos of the far side of the moon. Even in their poor resolution, the images stunned scientists: the far side is an enormous mountainous expanse, not the vast lava-plains seen from Earth. Subsequent missions have confirmed this in much greater detail. How could this be, and what might it tell us about our own place in the universe? As it turns out, quite a lot. Fourteen billion years ago, the universe exploded into being, creating galaxies and stars. Planets formed out of the leftover dust and gas that coalesced into larger and larger bodies orbiting around each star. In a sort of heavenly survival of the fittest, planetary bodies smashed into each other until solar systems emerged. Curiously, instead of being relatively similar in terms of composition, the planets in our solar system, and the comets, asteroids, satellites and rings, are bewitchingly distinct. So, too, the halves of our moon. In When the Earth Had Two Moons, esteemed planetary geologist Erik Asphaug takes us on an exhilarating tour through the farthest reaches of time and our galaxy to find out why. Beautifully written and provocatively argued, When the Earth Had Two Moons is not only a mind-blowing astronomical tour but a profound inquiry into the nature of life here—and billions of miles from home.

Author : John D. Landstreet
Publisher : London, Ont. : Keenan & Darlington
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cosmochemistry
ISBN : UCSC:32106017933968

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Physical Processes in the Solar System by John D. Landstreet Pdf

Author : Gary Mechler
Publisher : Waterbrook Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0679779973

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Planets and Their Moons by Gary Mechler Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744033533

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Space A Visual Encyclopedia by DK Pdf

From the Moon, Sun, and planets of our Solar System to space exploration, black holes, and dark matter, this completely revised and updated children's encyclopedia covers all you need to know about the cosmos. The most up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA combine with info panels, timelines, interviews, diagrams, and activities you can do at home to help you understand the majesty and wonder of space. Learn about the Space Race, the Apollo Moon Landings, the Voyager craft that first probed the outer planets, the Hubble telescope, and the International Space Station (ISS) - the state-of-the-art laboratory orbiting Earth. Find out about future missions, space tourism, and the latest discoveries in the furthest reaches of our galaxy. Discover how to find constellations and where to look for stars and planets, including Venus and Mars, in the night sky. Learn how galaxies such as our Milky Way were formed. Part of a series of best-selling encyclopedias for children, Space: A Children's Encyclopedia is a rocket ride from the beginning of time to the near future, and from planet Earth out to the furthest reaches of the Universe.

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780241186763

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The Planets by DK Pdf

See the Solar System like never before The Planets is an awe-inspiring and informative journey through the Solar System, with all-new 3D globes and models built using the latest data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency that can be viewed from any angle and layer by layer. You can even move in for a closer look with 3D terrain models that take you on a trip to the surfaces of the rocky planets. As well as covering the Sun, the planets, hundreds of moons and thousands of asteroids and comets, The Planets includes all the major Solar System missions, right up to the latest Mars rovers. Timelines explore our relationship with each planet and infographics present fascinating Solar System facts and planet facts. The Planets is ideal for anyone interested in space exploration and all armchair astronauts or astronomers.