Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut,travelling through the universe on your very own space mission Whatwould it be like to tour the Solar System,visiting the Sun and theplanets,taking in everything from moons to asteroid belts along theway What would you see,and how would you feel What would you eat Howwould you navigate and produce fuel How would you surviveOnthis epic voyage of discovery,astronomer Mark Thompson takes you onthat journey. From how to prepare for take-off and the experience ofleaving Earth's atmosphere,to the reality of living in the confines of aspaceship and the strange sensation of weightlessness,this is anadventure like no other. Suit up,strap in and enjoy the ride.
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9780552170581Number of pages: 272Weight: 189 gDimensions: 198 x 127 x 17 mm
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Your personal star trek. In this infectiously lively and informative book...every aspect of this virtual journey is meticulously planned. Thompson is a natural communicator and one comes away with a profound sense of the wonders of space.Your personal star trek. In this infectiously lively and informative book...every aspect of this virtual journey is meticulously planned. Thompson is a natural communicator and one comes away with a profound sense of the wonders of space.Evocative... We're living in a golden age for space exploration,and in A Space Traveller's Guide to the Solar System,Mark Thompson draws upon much of this knowledge to serve as our tour guide to the archipelago of planets and moons that share our Sun with us...Thompson discusses not just the characteristics of the worlds encountered,but also deals with the mechanics of spacecraft and what it takes to keep astronauts alive...Fascinating gems of information glitter from the textEvery step of the way in Mark Thompson's virtual tour of the solar system there's something new and bizarre and fascinating to discover... We'll never go there ourselves,sadly.But losing yourself in this lively,infectiously optimistic book is the next best thingMark is a wonderful promoter of Astronomy. He's tremendously knowledgeable about the geography of the night sky,guiding the experienced amateur and complete novice with equal skill and passion.
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