From Galileo's telescope to the International Space Station - a photo-filled tour through the milestones of space explorationThis eclectic pop history of space exploration,by scientist-educator Sten Odenwald at NASA,examines 100 objects - all stunningly photographed - and their effect on what we know and how we think about space. Whimsical and uniquely clarifying,Space Exploration - A History in 100 Objects covers the iconic,from Sputnik to Skylab,as well as the lesser-known but utterly important:The ancient Greek Antikythera mechanism,the first known analog computer,which predicted astronomical movement.Luna 3,the first satellite to glimpse the far side of the moon. The O-ring; the humble,rubber part that doomed the Space Shuttle Challenger.Syncom 2,the first geosynchronous satellite,which made international TV possible.The V-2 rocket,the first artificial object to cross the threshold of space - and many more!
Publisher: TheExperiment LLCISBN: 9781615196142Number of pages: 256Weight: 1030 gDimensions: 209 x 249 mm
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