| Adventures in Earth Science Beyond Planet Earth: An Introduction to Astronomy Contributor(s): Scott, Peter T. (Author), Scott, Peter T. (Illustrator), Scott, Peter T. (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0994643349 ISBN-13: 9780994643346 Publisher: Felix Publishing OUR PRICE: $25.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2017 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy |
| Series: Adventures in Earth Science |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.72 lbs) 272 pages |
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About Beyond Planet Earth
This is the eighth book in the series Adventures in Earth Science and deals with the science of astronomy. The book takes an historical approach detailing observations made throughout early history by many cultures and eventually by those in Europe after the renaissance. From naked eye astronomy of the early astronomers, the book looks at the invention of optical and later radio telescopes and provides some detail of the construction and science behind the former type.
The desire of humankind to get off the surface of the planet and explore other worlds is also discussed, both from the point of view of science fiction literature as well as the scientific reality. Beginning with early experiments in rocketry, the various achievements of many of the space programs of the last sixty years are outlined.
The information provided by Earth-based observation and these space programs is given for the objects within our Solar System and also for deep space objects and the text is lavishly illustrated with photographs, illustrations and charts as well as two online video links.
The Helpful Hints section at the back of the book is a useful guide to the amateur astronomer who wishes to go beyond planet Earth.
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Contributor Bio(s): Scott, Dr Peter T.: - About the Author Dr. Peter Scott is an award-winning teacher of Earth Science of over forty years' experience in both secondary and tertiary education. he has served on numerous committees in both education and science in several Australian states and was head of the syllabus committee in Earth Science for the State of Queensland. He established science teaching method programs at the University of New England (Australia), lecturing in this program and was an active member of several scientific societies. He holds a Bachelors' Degree, two Masters' Degrees and a Doctorate through extensive field work and research. A keen amateur Astronomer, he also taught this subject in Secondary schools and was director of his school's observatory. |