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Moons and Planets
Author William Hartmann has fully updated this text, which retains a comparative approach to the principles of planetology, including organization by physical topic rather than by planet. This unique ... > read more -
Sun, Earth and Sky
This Second Edition of Sun, Earth and Sky updates the popular text by providing comprehensive accounts of the most recent discoveries made by five modern solar spacecraft during the past decade. ... > read more -
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Series in Educational Innovation)
KEY MESSAGE: Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement ... > read more -
The First Men on the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11 (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
On 12 April 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first man to orbit the Earth. One month later, President John F. Kennedy challenged the American nation to land a man on the Moon before the decade was out. ... > read more -
Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space
A wide-ranging exploration of our universe -- from "what makes the wind blow?" to "how was the moon formed?" -- in questions-and-answer format, written in vintage Asimov style. "A fine introduction ... > read more -
Cassini at Saturn: Huygens Results (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
Cassini At Saturn – Huygens Results brings the story of the Cassini-Huygens mission and their joint exploration of the Saturnian system right up to date. Cassini entered orbit around Saturn ... > read more -
Return to the Moon: Exploration, Enterprise, and Energy in the Human Settlement of Space
The Moon is not just a "local" destination, argues former NASA Astronaut Harrison Schmitt. As a destination, the Moon presents us with a goal that tests our resourcefulness and determination. How ... > read more -
After Sputnik: 50 Years of the Space Age
In the 50 years since Sputnik's historic orbit kickstarted a race to the stars, spaceflight has moved from a speculative and experimental science to a staple of contemporary life. Space exploration ... > read more -
Physics of the Space Environment (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the physical phenomena that result from the interaction of the sun and the planets - often termed space weather. Physics of the Space Environment ... > read more -
Angle of Attack: Harrison Storms and the Race to the Moon
Imagine a version of The Right Stuff whose protagonists are engineers rather than cocky test pilots-turned-astronauts. Author Mike Gray gives a gripping account of the men who led the North American ... > read more
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