Pictures From The Surface Of The Earth

Author : Wim Wenders,Peter-Klaus Schuster
Publisher : Schirmer/Mosel
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Havana (Cuba)
ISBN : UCSC:32106015915082

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Pictures from the Surface of the Earth by Wim Wenders,Peter-Klaus Schuster Pdf

For many years Wim Wenders has taken an old panorama camera along with him on his travels, using it whenever the sheer wealth of what he saw and the Impressions It left on him burst the confines of the normal scale of things. He refers to his collection as "Pictures from the Surface of the Earth" and In this way emphasizes that they are photographs of a world almost devoid of humans, a natural or manmade world viewed from a distance. What we see are landscapes and city vistas, photos of architecture and nature--taken In the United States, Japan, Australia, Israel, Cuba and Germany. They not only shed light on the many guises the surface of the earth dons, but also attest to Wenders' contemplative and likewise amazed gaze. The book is thus both a portrait of the world as encountered by the photographer and a portrait of the photographer as reflected In his vision of the world.

Author : Wim Wenders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:474076624

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Pictures of the Surface of the Earth by Wim Wenders Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Photography, Artistic
ISBN : OCLC:181340289

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Pictures from the Surface of the Earth by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wim Wenders,Peter-Klaus Schuster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Photographers
ISBN : 3829600119

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Bilder von der Oberfläche Erde by Wim Wenders,Peter-Klaus Schuster Pdf

Author : Nirmala Nataraj
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781452160467

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The Planets by Nirmala Nataraj Pdf

“Might be just the book to bring out your inner astronomer . . . over 250 pages of breathtaking images from the past 50 years of NASA’s space exploration.” —Parade Preface by Bill Nye This magnificent volume offers a rich visual tour of the planets in our solar system. More than two-hundred breathtaking photographs from the archives of NASA are paired with extended captions detailing the science behind some of our cosmic neighborhood’s most extraordinary phenomena. Images of newly discovered areas of Jupiter, fiery volcanoes on Venus, and many more reveal the astronomical marvels of space in engrossing detail. Anyone with an interest in science, astronomy, and the mysteries of the universe will delight in this awe-inspiring guide to the wonders of the solar system. “As you turn through the pages, you’re hit with true moments of awe, photos that remind you the power of nature extends beyond our own planet.” —Houston Chronicle “Breathtaking pictures show the otherworldly magic of the solar system . . . The images are at once humbling and uplifting: Here in the black void of space is Saturn’s frozen moon, Mimas, white and pitted like a galactic golf ball; here is the tiny golden orb called Io, casting a shadow in a perfect inky circle on the marbled surface of Jupiter; here is the great sun, flames spurting from its surface like plumes.” —The Wall Street Journal “[A] gorgeous photographic tour of space . . . The collection is a remarkable reminder of how much has been learned about the planets over the past few decades, solving many mysteries yet introducing many more.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : John A. Eddy
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0160838088

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The Sun, the Earth, and Near-earth Space by John A. Eddy Pdf

" ... Concise explanations and descriptions - easily read and readily understood - of what we know of the chain of events and processes that connect the Sun to the Earth, with special emphasis on space weather and Sun-Climate."--Dear Reader.

Author : Robert Poole,Robert K. Poole
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015079201979

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Earthrise by Robert Poole,Robert K. Poole Pdf

Earthrise tells the remarkable story of the first photographs of Earth from space and the totally unexpected impact of those images. The Apollo “Earthrise” and “Blue Marble” photographs were beamed across the world some forty years ago. They had an astounding effect, Robert Poole explains, and in fact transformed thinking about the Earth and its environment in a way that echoed throughout religion, culture, and science. Gazing upon our whole planet for the first time, we saw ourselves and our place in the universe with new clarity. Poole delves into new areas of research and looks at familiar history from fresh perspectives. With intriguing anecdotes and wonderful pictures, he examines afresh the politics of the Apollo missions, the challenges of whole Earth photography, and the story of the behind-the-scenes struggles to get photographs of the Earth put into mission plans. He traces the history of imagined visions of Earth from space and explores what happened when imagination met reality. The photographs of Earth represented a turning point, Poole contends. In their wake, Earth Day was inaugurated, the environmental movement took off, and the first space age ended. People turned their focus back toward Earth, toward the precious and fragile planet we call home.

Author : Wim Wenders,Peter-Klaus Schuster
Publisher : Schirmer Mosel
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Landscape photography
ISBN : 3829602383

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Wim Wenders by Wim Wenders,Peter-Klaus Schuster Pdf

Globetrotting filmmaker Wim Wenders always takes his old panorama camera with him, using it whenever the sheer wealth of what he sees and the impression it leaves on him breaks the normal scale of things. Infinite landscapes, endless horizons, deserts, and mountain ranges overwhelm by their emptiness and silence, street fronts in Havana, Houston, Berlin, or Jerusalem offer deep insights into the shallows of civilization. Wenders' photographs are pictures of a world almost devoid of humans, a natural or man-made world viewed from a distance. They shed light on the many guises the surface of the earth dons and attest to Wenders' contemplative and amazed gaze. This gaze, of course, didn't stop at September 11 and delivered haunting photos of Ground Zero taken shortly after the attack. With poetic comments by the artist on all the pictures, the book is both a portrait of the world as encountered by the photographer and a portrait of the photographer as reflected in his vision of the world.

Author : Stephen A. Drury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D016429015

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Images of the Earth by Stephen A. Drury Pdf

Entertaining yet serious, this text examines every facet of the Earth's surface: the ocean depths, paths of hurricanes, the productivity of forests and farms, where mineral riches lie, the damage that we humans do and the tragedy of nature's own catastrophes.

Author : Rane Anderson
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780743920889

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Taking Photos from Space by Rane Anderson Pdf

Landsat satellites orbit the earth to get images. Learn how these images are made using heat. Then, find out how these cutting-edge satellites are helping save the planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students’ reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing stages, to the evaluation and improvement of the outcome. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this e-book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Author : Andrew Kenneth Johnston
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Earth
ISBN : UCSC:32106018753118

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Earth from Space by Andrew Kenneth Johnston Pdf

Three hundred spectacular views of Earth taken by the latest generation of satellites. For orbiting satellites, no place on Earth is isolated. The Himalayas are as easy to photograph as Manhattan. While satellite images are important for science and technical needs, they can also be appreciated for their astonishing beauty. Earth From Space shows how satellite imaging -- also called remote sensing -- works and showcases some of the most extraordinary photographs ever published. In the mid-1990s a new generation of satellites began to orbit the Earth. More powerful and accurate than ever, they can record the effects of human and natural forces, and how the planet is changing through time can be clearly seen. The book also dispels popular misconceptions like those used in Hollywood movies for dramatic effect such as exaggerated surveillance capabilities of orbiting satellites. However, what the satellites do see is nothing short of spectacular. Earth From Space presents stunning color photographs of: Coastal ports and major world cities Military installations such as the Russian Pacific submarine fleet Rebuilding lower Manhattan and the Pentagon after 9/11 Landscapes of wars including Iraq and Iran Rain forests, wetlands, coral reefs, rivers and mountains Effects of deforestation and desertification Earth From Space covers subjects ranging from aeronautics to history to ecology with unforgettable illustrations - an expansive big picture view of the world.

Author : Fred Lawrence Whipple
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,5 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 : National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547733522

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Earth at Night by National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pdf

Dazzling photographs and images from space of our planet's nightlights have captivated public attention for decades. In such images, patterns are immediately seen based on the presence or absence of light: a distinct coastline, bodies of water recognizable by their dark silhouettes, and the faint tendrils of roads and highways emanating from the brilliant blobs of light that are our modern, well-lit cities. For nearly 25 years, satellite images of Earth at night have served as a fundamental research tool, while also stoking public curiosity. These images paint an expansive and revealing picture, showing how humans have illuminated and shaped the planet in profound ways since the invention of the light bulb 140 years ago.

Author : Trevor Paglen
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520954298

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The Last Pictures by Trevor Paglen Pdf

Human civilizations' longest lasting artifacts are not the great Pyramids of Giza, nor the cave paintings at Lascaux, but the communications satellites that circle our planet. In a stationary orbit above the equator, the satellites that broadcast our TV signals, route our phone calls, and process our credit card transactions experience no atmospheric drag. Their inert hulls will continue to drift around Earth until the Sun expands into a red giant and engulfs them about 4.5 billion years from now. The Last Pictures, co-published by Creative Time Books, is rooted in the premise that these communications satellites will ultimately become the cultural and material ruins of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, far outlasting anything else humans have created. Inspired in part by ancient cave paintings, nuclear waste warning signs, and Carl Sagan's Golden Records of the 1970s, artist/geographer and MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Trevor Paglen has developed a collection of one hundred images that will be etched onto an ultra-archival, golden silicon disc. The disc, commissioned by Creative Time, will then be sent into orbit onboard the Echostar XVI satellite in September 2012, as both a time capsule and a message to the future. The selection of 100 images, which are the centerpiece of the book, was influenced by four years of interviews with leading scientists, philosophers, anthropologists, and artists about the contradictions that characterize contemporary civilizations. Consequently, The Last Pictures engages some of the most profound questions of the human experience, provoking discourse about communication, deep time, and the economic, environmental, and social uncertainties that define our historical moment. Copub: Creative Time Books

Author : James Nasmyth,James Carpenter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Moon
ISBN : IBNF:CF000521639

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The moon : considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite by James Nasmyth,James Carpenter Pdf