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Author | : Mary Kay Carson |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishers, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2013-04 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1464501122 |
Download Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Have you ever seen a comet or a shooting star? You may think they look pretty, but these giant space rocks can cause major destruction. Scientists keep a close watch on comets and asteroids using high-powered telescopes and spacecraft. Get ready to learn lots of far-out facts about asteroids and comets!
Author | : Patrick MOORE |
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Release | : 1973 |
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Author | : Andrew S. Rivkin |
Publisher | : Greenwood |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2009-10-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Download Guide to the Universe: Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Geared toward students, this guide provides an overview of the small bodies that orbit the sun. This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets--those small bodies that revolve the Sun--and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge about them. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the smallest celestial bodies in the solar system. The book will introduce students to all of the areas of research surrounding the subject, answering many intriguing questions. It defines a dwarf planet and explains why Pluto is one. It looks at how such small bodies form, what they are made of, and what kind of atmospheres might they have. And it asks--and answers--whether asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets present a hazard to the Earth or to spacecraft. Thematic chapters enhance understanding of the broad concepts presented 66 illustrations make it easier for students to grasp the subjects discussed A glossary of scientific and astrology-related terms facilitates reading and understanding A bibliography of useful resources puts readers on the right track to learn more about the subjects discussed
Author | : Daniel C Boice |
Publisher | : Morgan & Claypool Publishers |
Total Pages | : 139 |
Release | : 2019-04-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1643274465 |
Download Comets in the 21st Century Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Have you ever seen a comet? It is a marvelous experience, one that all humans can share, that spawns a deep yearning to understand the spectacle. Have you ever wondered what comets are and why astronomers spend so much time studying them? Now, a comet expert and an astronomical historian have come together to produce the unique book that you now hold in your hands. Using their several decades of teaching experience, the authors have concisely presented the information you need to comprehend these majestic apparitions that grace our night skies. No mathematical proficiency is needed, in fact, this book doesn't contain a single equation! Comets are cosmic Rosetta stones, bridging our current knowledge by digging back to the earliest days of our Solar Systems. How did life arise on Earth? Did comets play a significant role in bringing water and the necessary organic matter to our early Earth? How about the dinosaurs? Were they driven to extinction by a cometary impact 66 million years ago? Comets may be both the enablers and destroyers of life on Earth as we know it. These are some of the tantalizing questions discussed here. If you so desire, steps are given to join the ranks of amateur comet hunters. Astronomy is one of the last sciences where amateurs play a significant role. Your reward for discovery? A comet officially bearing your name in the history books! The next Great Comet is on its way, we just do not know when it will arrive. Armed with this book, you will be ready to enjoy this unforgettable event.
Author | : Boice Daniel C (author) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1901 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781643274454 |
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Author | : Alan Hale |
Publisher | : High Lonesome Books |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Science |
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Download Everybody's Comet Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discovered in July 1995 by Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, Comet Hale-Bopp was the brightest comet ever seen at its distance. This gives the history of its discovery, explains how to view it from fall 1996 to spring 1997, and explains the relationship of comets to the birth of our solar system, and to asteroids, meteors and eclipses of the sun and moon.
Author | : Isaac Asimov |
Publisher | : Dell Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780440504344 |
Download Asimov's Guide to Halley's Comet Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Richard Flaste |
Publisher | : Crown |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780812911480 |
Download The New York Times Guide to the Return of Halley's Comet Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Traces the history of Halley's comet, summarizes what is known about the characteristics and behavior of comets, and suggests the best way to observe them.
Author | : Robert DeWitt Chapman |
Publisher | : Penguin Group |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Science |
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Author | : British Astronomical Association. Comet Section |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Comets |
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Download Observing Guide to Comets Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle