ISBN: 9780300080445

250+ illustrations. They also investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere in the solar system, present a new perspective on the Sun and on Earth's atmosphere, and speculate about the … More...

250+ illustrations. They also investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere in the solar system, present a new perspective on the Sun and on Earth's atmosphere, and speculate about the evolution of the solar system over the next five billion years?to what may be its death. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Planets by David McNab, James Younger Award-winning BBC television producers McNab and Younger reveal the wonders of the planets in an engaging narrative that draws on interviews with U.S. and soviet scientists and astronauts, computer graphics, and space race archives. 250+ illustrations. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description During the last forty years, human beings have broken free of the Earth and ventured out to other worlds orbiting the Sun. We have visited every planet except Pluto, discovered dozens of new moons in orbit around other planets, and put to rest myths and fantasies that have been accepted for centuries. This magnificent book chronicles our planetary travels, explains the creation and evolution of each planet, and tells how our understanding of the solar system has developed from the first stargazers in ancient times to Galileo to the present.In an engaging narrative that draws on interviews with U.S. and Soviet scientists and astronauts, state-of-the-art computer graphics, and space race archives, David McNab and James Younger reveal the wonders of the planets. With the help of striking pictures from the &quot;Apollo, Voyager, Pioneer,&quot; and &quot;Viking&quot; space missions, the authors describe planetary marvels: volcanoes three times the size of Mount Everest, worlds with seas of methane, rivers of lava longer than the Nile, clouds of sulfuric acid, and frosts of pure shining metal. They also investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere in the solar system, present a new perspective on the Sun and on Earth&#039;s atmosphere, and speculate about the evolution of the solar system over the next five billion years&mdash;to what may be its death.The book, which is a companion volume to a highly regarded, eight-part Arts and Entertainment television series, invites us on an amazing adventure, one that will stretch the imagination to its limit. Author Biography McNab is an award-winning bbc television producer who specializes in science documentaries. Details ISBN0300080441 Author James Younger Short Title PLANETS Pages 240 Publisher Yale University Press Language English ISBN-10 0300080441 ISBN-13 9780300080445 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 523.4 Illustrations Yes Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-08-31 Edition 1st Birth 1947 Imprint Yale University Press Place of Publication New Haven Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780300080445 Audience Professional and Scholarly We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137374617; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Format: Hardcover, Language: English, ISBN-13: 9780300080445, Type: NA, Book Title: The Planets, Publication Name: NA, [PU: Yale University Press]<

1999, ISBN: 0300080441

Hardcover

[EAN: 9780300080445], Neubuch, [PU: Yale University Press, New Haven], Hardcover. During the last forty years, human beings have broken free of the Earth and ventured out to other worlds … More...

[EAN: 9780300080445], Neubuch, [PU: Yale University Press, New Haven], Hardcover. During the last forty years, human beings have broken free of the Earth and ventured out to other worlds orbiting the Sun. We have visited every planet except Pluto, discovered dozens of new moons in orbit around other planets, and put to rest myths and fantasies that have been accepted for centuries. This magnificent book chronicles our planetary travels, explains the creation and evolution of each planet, and tells how our understanding of the solar system has developed from the first stargazers in ancient times to Galileo to the present. In an engaging narrative that draws on interviews with U.S. and Soviet scientists and astronauts, state-of-the-art computer graphics, and space race archives, David McNab and James Younger reveal the wonders of the planets. With the help of striking pictures from the "Apollo, Voyager, Pioneer," and "Viking" space missions, the authors describe planetary marvels: volcanoes three times the size of Mount Everest, worlds with seas of methane, rivers of lava longer than the Nile, clouds of sulfuric acid, and frosts of pure shining metal. They also investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere in the solar system, present a new perspective on the Sun and on Earth's atmosphere, and speculate about the evolution of the solar system over the next five billion years—to what may be its death. The book, which is a companion volume to a highly regarded, eight-part Arts and Entertainment television series, invites us on an amazing adventure, one that will stretch the imagination to its limit. Award-winning BBC television producers McNab and Younger reveal the wonders of the planets in an engaging narrative that draws on interviews with U.S. and soviet scientists and astronauts, computer graphics, and space race archives. 250+ illustrations. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability., Books<

1999, ISBN: 0300080441

Hardcover

[EAN: 9780300080445], Neubuch, [PU: Yale University Press, New Haven], Hardcover. During the last forty years, human beings have broken free of the Earth and ventured out to other worlds … More...

[EAN: 9780300080445], Neubuch, [PU: Yale University Press, New Haven], Hardcover. During the last forty years, human beings have broken free of the Earth and ventured out to other worlds orbiting the Sun. We have visited every planet except Pluto, discovered dozens of new moons in orbit around other planets, and put to rest myths and fantasies that have been accepted for centuries. This magnificent book chronicles our planetary travels, explains the creation and evolution of each planet, and tells how our understanding of the solar system has developed from the first stargazers in ancient times to Galileo to the present. In an engaging narrative that draws on interviews with U.S. and Soviet scientists and astronauts, state-of-the-art computer graphics, and space race archives, David McNab and James Younger reveal the wonders of the planets. With the help of striking pictures from the "Apollo, Voyager, Pioneer," and "Viking" space missions, the authors describe planetary marvels: volcanoes three times the size of Mount Everest, worlds with seas of methane, rivers of lava longer than the Nile, clouds of sulfuric acid, and frosts of pure shining metal. They also investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere in the solar system, present a new perspective on the Sun and on Earth's atmosphere, and speculate about the evolution of the solar system over the next five billion years—to what may be its death. The book, which is a companion volume to a highly regarded, eight-part Arts and Entertainment television series, invites us on an amazing adventure, one that will stretch the imagination to its limit. Award-winning BBC television producers McNab and Younger reveal the wonders of the planets in an engaging narrative that draws on interviews with U.S. and soviet scientists and astronauts, computer graphics, and space race archives. 250+ illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<

ISBN: 9780300080445

During the last forty years, human beings have broken free of the Earth and ventured out to other worlds orbiting the Sun. We have visited every planet except Pluto, discovered dozens of … More...

During the last forty years, human beings have broken free of the Earth and ventured out to other worlds orbiting the Sun. We have visited every planet except Pluto, discovered dozens of new moons in orbit around other planets, and put to rest myths and fantasies that have been accepted for centuries. This magnificent book chronicles our planetary travels, explains the creation and evolution of each planet, and tells how our understanding of the solar system has developed from the first stargazers in ancient times to Galileo to the present.In an engaging narrative that draws on interviews with U.S. and Soviet scientists and astronauts, state-of-the-art computer graphics, and space race archives, David McNab and James Younger reveal the wonders of the planets. With the help of striking pictures from the Apollo, Voyager, Pioneer, and Viking space missions, the authors describe planetary marvels: volcanoes three times the size of Mount Everest, worlds with seas of methane, rivers of lava longer than the Nile, clouds of sulfuric acid, and frosts of pure shining metal. They also investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere in the solar system, present a new perspective on the Sun and on Earth’s atmosphere, and speculate about the evolution of the solar system over the next five billion years—to what may be its death.The book, which is a companion volume to a highly regarded, eight-part Arts and Entertainment television series, invites us on an amazing adventure, one that will stretch the imagination to its limit.Copublished with BBC Worldwide Trade Books>Hardcover>Science>Space>Space, Yale University Press Core >2<