Provides information about all aspects of the universe: galaxies, the solar system, stars, asteroids and meteoroids, space exploration and more. Includes related hands-on activities and projects.
Adaptive optics allows the theoretical limit of angular resolution to be achieved from a large telescope, despite the presence of turbulence. Thus an eight meter class telescope, such as one of the
Easy-to-read, hands-on guide for young space scientists, with full-page descriptions and 12 sticker illustrations of the sun, a comet, the nine planets, and the Earth's moon.
Fascinating study of early astronomical knowledge through the interpretation of such ancient monuments as Stonehenge, Carnac, other megalithic sites. Over 140 photos, maps, illustrations. "Fascinating
The author of the "Night Watchman," the popular monthy column in Discover magazine, presents twentyfive essaysfull of astounding facts, playful wit, and wideranging intelligencethat relate the latest
In the ancient world, the collection and study of celestial phenomena and theintepretation of their prophetic significance, especially as applied to kings and nations, wereclosely related sciences car
Observations of the sun, moon, planets, and stars played a central role in ancient Maya lifeways, as they do today among contemporary Maya who maintain the traditional ways. This pathfinding book reco
Au revoir, Pluto! In this newly revised, bestselling backlist title, beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched on a wild trip to visit the now eight planets in our solar system (per the I
In a lively investigation into the boundaries between popular culture and early-modern science, Sara Schechner presents a case study that challenges the view that rationalism was at odds with popular
This field guide for the world of astronomy helps children locate and identify stars, constellations, planets, phases of the moon, meteors, and comets, with sky maps and clear descriptions. Simultaneo
Offers a comprehensive account of the origins of astronomy and astrology in the Ancient Near East. Presents Sumerian and Akkadian texts dealing with descriptive or mathematical astronomy, describing a
Most of the knowledge of ancient Greek science survived through Byzantine codices. A short Byzantine article, extant in three manuscripts, contains advanced astronomical ideas and pre-Copernican diagr
Budding astronomers--backyard or armchair--will learn not only where to look for the planets in the nighttime sky but also how space missions to the planets and their moons have increased our unde
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
The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy combines new scholarship with hands-on science to bring readers into direct contact with the work of ancient astronomers. While tracing ideas from ancien
Not only a hero of the scientific revolution, but after his conflict with the church, a hero of science, Galileo is today rivalled in the popular imagination only by Newton and Einstein. But what did Galileo actually do, and what are the sources of the popular image we have of him? This 1998 collection of specially-commissioned essays is unparalleled in the depth of its coverage of all facets of Galileo's work. A particular feature of the volume is the treatment of Galileo's relationship with the church. It will be of interest to philosophers, historians of science, cultural historians and those in religious studies.
This is the definitive treatment of the phenomenology of galaxies--aclear and comprehensive volume that takes full account of theextraordinary recent advances in the field. The book supersedes theclas
Benjamin Banneker was born free when most blacks in this country were still enslaved. But it troubled him that not all blacks were free. An accomplished astronomer and mathematician, he decided to tak
