Join the crew of space shuttle Enterprise as they prepare to take the first step into the twenty-first century. Step aboard the world's first reusable space vehicle with science writer Robert M. Powers for a cockpit view of a launch, orbit, re-entry, and return to earth. Preview the scheduled NASA shuttle missions in hundreds of line drawings and ......
Ever wondered how it all began? How it will all end? And while were waiting, whats been going on in the meantime? From the Big Bang to the Big Crunch, dark matter to antimatter, The Universe is your pocket guide to everything that ever was and ever will be - a statement that places no undue pressure on the author whatsoever.
Tells the story of Neil de Grasse Tyson's lifelong fascination with the night sky, a restless wonder that began on the roof of his Bronx apartment building and eventually led him to become the director of the Hayden Planetarium. This work is a chronicle of a young man who at one time was both nerd and jock.
This innovative - Glow-in-the-Dark - pocket reference highlights prominent constellations and stars that are visible with the naked eye south of the equator.
Conveys the romance of astronomy at a time when the vistas of outer space were a new frontier and astronomers, guided only by imagination and analogy, set forth on uncharted seas and were haunted for a lifetime by marvels both seen and imagined.
Over the centuries the starry night sky has inspired poets and scientists alike, and though the fruits of these inspirations take very different forms, they often enrich each other. This book celebrates the complementary visions of human wonder and curiosity that are expressed in the separate disciplines of poetry and astronomy.
Details the techniques for identifying constellations and star formations, establishing direction and time using star patterns, and recognizing comets, satellites, and aircraft using the naked-eye.
Explore the night skies with this beautiful illustrated monthly guide to the stars and planets. This large-format almanac allows you to step outside and track the planets, locate the Milky Way, recognise the constellations of the zodiac and watch meteor showers. Stargazers' Almanac 2025 is a beautiful month-by-month guide to the night skies. It's ......
A beautiful illustrated monthly guide to exploring the stars and planets which is designed for naked-eye astronomy perfect for both enthusiasts and beginners. With eco-friendly printing and packaging.