Dreams of Other Worlds: The Amazing Story of Unmanned Space Exploration Tapa dura - 2013
de Chris Impey; Holly Henry
Descripción de contraportada
"When the history of the last fifty years can be viewed in a more balanced perspective, some of its most inspirational highlights will surely be the major space projects--often international in scope--that have voyaged to distant planets, extended our cosmic horizons, and deepened our understanding of Earth's place in the wider universe. This fascinating and finely written book chronicles the peak achievements in this grand exploratory endeavor, showing that credit is due to the cutting-edge technology as well as to visionary science."--Martin Rees, Trinity College, University of Cambridge, and Astronomer Royal
"Until we build the starship Enterprise, our efforts to boldly seek out new worlds will depend on mechanical surrogates. This book gives voice to their exploits--adventures not equaled since the great Age of Exploration four centuries ago. The flood of imagery sent back by these craft has revealed--for the first time--a universe of uncanny beauty, terrifying desolation, and inspiring promise. Surely, this is the most wondrous legacy of our generation."--Seth Shostak, SETI Institute
"Dreams of Other Worlds interweaves cutting-edge science, popular culture, and history, using each mission as a springboard to launch into what are sometimes quite unexpected directions. There is really nothing else quite like this book out there."--Michael A. Strauss, Princeton University
"In writing that is clear, engaging, and at times almost lyrical, Dreams of Other Worlds provides deep treatments of these important space missions and their cultural relevance. Scientifically attentive readers will gain a great deal from this book."--Stephen P. Maran, author of Astronomy for Dummies
"Dreams of Other Worlds traces the history of ideas about the cosmos from the Greeks to the latest space missions. Exciting to read and accessible to lay readers, this book offers inspiration and intriguing speculations in addition to facts."--Larry Esposito, author of Planetary Rings
Detalles
- Título Dreams of Other Worlds: The Amazing Story of Unmanned Space Exploration
- Autor Chris Impey; Holly Henry
- Encuadernación Tapa dura
- Edición Hardback
- Páginas 464
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ
- Fecha de publicación 2013-09-08
- Ilustrado Sí
- ISBN 9780691147536 / 0691147531
- Peso 2.05 libras (0.93 kg)
- Dimensiones 9.54 x 6.51 x 1.32 pulgadas (24.23 x 16.54 x 3.35 cm)
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Temas
- Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
- Library of Congress subjects Outer space - Exploration, Space flights
- Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 2013939381
- Dewey Decimal Code 629.430
Reseñas en medios
Citas
- Choice, 02/01/2014, Page 0
- Foreword, 08/31/2013, Page 0
- Kirkus Reviews, 08/15/2013, Page 0
- Library Journal, 08/01/2013, Page 116
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