Collins Gem _ Space
Collins Gem _ Space
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Man's fascination with the universe and the history of human space exploration.
What is space, how have we tried to map it in the past, and how do we explore it today? Gem Space offers a concise introduction
how the origins of space have been explained, including the Big Bang theory
how we view what is in space, from the first telescopes to modern astrophotography
how man has tried to map and measure space, from primitive star maps drawn on cave walls, to computer generated charts
how gravity, eclipses, meteorites and satellites affect life on earth, and the importance of space technology
the planets, stars and galaxies that make up our universe
the rockets, satellites and probes that have been sent into space
the first man on the moon, and how astronauts and cosmonauts survive in space
the future of space where will we go next?
Including information on how to start stargazing, planetary data, spacecraft missions and useful websites, Gem Space also tells you how to take the next step to learn more.
What is space, how have we tried to map it in the past, and how do we explore it today? Gem Space offers a concise introduction
how the origins of space have been explained, including the Big Bang theory
how we view what is in space, from the first telescopes to modern astrophotography
how man has tried to map and measure space, from primitive star maps drawn on cave walls, to computer generated charts
how gravity, eclipses, meteorites and satellites affect life on earth, and the importance of space technology
the planets, stars and galaxies that make up our universe
the rockets, satellites and probes that have been sent into space
the first man on the moon, and how astronauts and cosmonauts survive in space
the future of space where will we go next?
Including information on how to start stargazing, planetary data, spacecraft missions and useful websites, Gem Space also tells you how to take the next step to learn more.
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Paperback, 7th Edition
ISBN13: 9780007219858
HARPER COLLINS 0 PUB, 2005