Автор: Bolden Charles F., Jr., Edwards Owen Название: Expanding Universe. Photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope ISBN: 3836583631 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783836583633 Издательство: Taschen Рейтинг: Цена: 26570.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: Revel in the images from the Hubble Space Telescope, one of the great tools in the history of science. Updated with 30 photos to mark 30 years of Hubble, this book includes comment by Charles F. Bolden, Jr. and John Mace Grunsfeld, the astronauts who worked on Hubble, and by Zoltan Levay, who turned Hubble`s data into famous photos.
The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most important scientific and engineering endeavors of our time. It has given humankind the first truly clear view of the heavens and has revolutionized almost every area of modern astronomy. The author this text, David Leckrone, worked as a project scientist on Hubble for 33 years. From 1992-2009 he was the Senior Project Scientist for Hubble at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. In that role he had an insider's view of the trials and triumphs of the Hubble mission, including its extraordinary scientific discoveries and the personal journeys of the astronomers who made them, the adventure of five successful shuttle-based servicing missions, and the quiet heroism of the many scientists, engineers and managers who rose to the occasion when Hubble was in trouble. This book is loosely a personal memoir but can more accurately be called a "Hubble family memoir" for which Leckrone serves as narrator.
Based on numerous interviews and personal observations, Life With Hubble tells the human stories and describes the professional achievements of scores of talented and dedicated individuals who made major contributions to the Hubble legacy. It spans the years from 1990, when Hubble was launched and when the affliction of spherical aberration was discovered in its optics, through the final servicing mission in 2009 and up to the present day. There are also numerous flashbacks from earlier years. This book is aimed at an informed, non-professional audience, including those who have followed the saga of Hubble throughout its lifetime.
Key Features
Gives an informed, behind the scenes narrative, telling an interesting and historically important story
Aimed at both a general audience, and interested members of the astronomical community
Well illustrated with historically relevant photos and Hubble imagery
Based on extensive recorded interviews with key scientists and engineers
Автор: Elizabeth A. Kessler Название: Picturing the Cosmos: Hubble Space Telescope Images and the Astronomical Sublime ISBN: 0816679568 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780816679560 Издательство: Marston Book Services Цена: 60720.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The vivid, dramatic images of distant stars and galaxies taken by the Hubble Space Telescope have come to define how we visualize the cosmos. In their immediacy and vibrancy, photographs from the Hubble show what future generations of space travelers might see should they venture beyond our solar system. But their brilliant hues and precise details are not simply products of the telescope\u2019s unprecedented orbital location and technologically advanced optical system. Rather, they result from a series of deliberate decisions made by the astronomers who convert raw data from the Hubble into spectacular pictures by assigning colors, adjusting contrast, and actively composing the images, balancing the desire for an aesthetically pleasing representation with the need for a scientifically valid one.In Picturing the Cosmos, Elizabeth A. Kessler examines the Hubble\u2019s deep space images, highlighting the remarkable resemblance they bear to nineteenth-century paintings and photographs of the American West and their invocation of the visual language of the sublime. Drawing on art history and the history of science, as well as interviews with astronomers who work on the Hubble Heritage Project, Kessler traces the ways that the sublime, with its inherent tension between reason and imagination, not only forms the appearance of the images, but also operates on other levels. The sublime informs the dual expression—numeric and pictorial—of digital data and underpins the relevance of the frontier for a new era of exploration performed by our instruments rather than our bodies. Through their engagement with the sublime the Hubble images are a complex act of translation that encourages an experience of the universe as simultaneously beyond humanity\u2019s grasp and within the reach of our knowledge.Strikingly illustrated with full-color images, this book reveals the scientific, aesthetic, and cultural significance of the Hubble pictures, offering a nuanced understanding of how they shape our ideas—and dreams—about the cosmos and our places within it.
Автор: Peterson Christy Название: Cutting-Edge Hubble Telescope Data ISBN: 1541555813 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781541555815 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 35230.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание:
With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope How do scientists use the device? What are some of the recent discoveries we have made? Readers will be fascinated by the Hubble Space Telescope and the trove of data about space that it provides.
Автор: Mikoley Kate Название: The Hubble Telescope Launch ISBN: 1538231387 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781538231388 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 15860.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The Hubble Space Telescope's findings have revolutionized the way we see and think about space. Its launch led to discoveries that have changed what we know about the universe. Readers of this indispensible volume will learn all about this incredible instrument, from how it was placed into orbit to how it still affects their lives today. Colorful photographs accompany engaging and informative text, providing a deeper insight into the workings and history behind the extraordinary telescope. This captivating book is sure to be popular among both space and history lovers alike.
This Night Sky Observation log book/ diary is a perfect way of recording the objects that you observe in the night sky. Great for writing and recording your stargazing experiences. Each page contains space for you to record:
Date, Time, Location
Telescope, Sky Conditions, Object
Finder
Field Sketch (Low Power, High Power, Eyepiece, Mag., Filter, FOV)
Notes (Blank Lined)
Can be a perfect gift for astronomers, whether kids and students using for a science school project and just learning or for seasoned astronomers. Easy to use any time of the year. Size is 8x10 inches, 112 pages, white paper, soft matte finish cover, paperback.
Автор: Peterson Christy Название: Cutting-Edge Hubble Telescope Data ISBN: 1541574842 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781541574847 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 11490.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание:
With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope How do scientists use the device? What are some of the recent discoveries we have made? Readers will be fascinated by the Hubble Space Telescope and the trove of data about space that it provides.
Astronomy for Kids is a fun, how-to-guide to explore outer space with binoculars, a telescope, or just your eyes
One of the coolest things about outer space is that anyone can explore it. All you have to do is go outside and look up Using plain sight, binoculars, or a small telescope, Astronomy for Kids shows stargazers how easy it is to explore space, just by stepping outside.
With this book as their guide to the northern hemisphere, kids will learn to find and name amazing objects in the night sky. Fully illustrated with fun facts throughout, kids can point out sights to friends and family, saying things like, "that's Jupiter," and, "those stars are the constellation Cygnus the Swan," and maybe even, "that group of stars doesn't have a name but I think it looks like my dog getting belly rubs."
From the Milky Way Galaxy to Mars to the Moon's craters and mountains--Astronomy for Kids helps young astronomers discover important parts of our solar system, with:
30 sights for the naked eye (yes, 30 ) objects to see without any equipment, including Orion's Belt, the Big Dipper, Mars, and even the International Space Station.
25 sights magnified with binoculars or a basic telescope to make objects in the sky easier to find and explore. Plus, buying tips and usage tricks to get the most out of astronomy equipment.
Clear illustrations that show kids where to look and what they can expect to see.
Like all big things, outer space is something you have to see to believe. Astronomy for Kids teaches kids that planets, shooting stars, constellations, and meteor showers are not only in books--but right in front of them.
Автор: Corderoy Tracey Название: Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble ISBN: 0857630288 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780857630285 Издательство: Nosy Crow Рейтинг: Цена: 7910.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: In this rhyming text, a little girl, whose granny is a witch, gets fed up with dealing with the problems she creates, so tries to reform her; but a reformed granny is boring. Maybe it`s more fun to take the bats to the cinema or cook up a big pot of gloopy soup with granny`s witchy friends after all!
