David Levy is an author celebrated for his accessible explorations of the cosmos. His work invites readers to marvel at the wonders of the universe, fostering a sense of discovery and curiosity. Levy's writing style is both engaging and clear, translating complex astronomical concepts into understandable prose for a broad audience. Through his literary contributions, he shares a profound appreciation for the vastness of space and humanity's place within it.
The Backyard Astronomer's Guide to Starhopping and Exploring the Universe
Authoritative, lavishly photographed and illustrated guides to the wonders of the natural world around us. Clear, accessible format, charts, diagrams, field tips, practical pointers, and historical profiles.
In this simple guide, David Levy inspires readers to experience the wonder of eclipses and other transient astronomical events for themselves. Covering both solar and lunar eclipses, he gives step-by-step instructions on how to observe and photograph eclipses. As well as explaining the science behind eclipses, the book also gives their historical background, discussing how they were observed in the past and what we have learned from them. This personal account contains examples from the 77 eclipses the author has witnessed himself. The guide also includes chapters on occultations of stars and planets by the Moon and of asteroids by stars, and the transits of Mercury and Venus. Tables of future eclipses make this invaluable for anyone, from beginners to practised observers, wanting to learn more about these fascinating events.
Skywatching is a comprehensive, indispensable guide to the magic and mystery of the heavens, from the glow of the night's first star to the splendor of distant galaxies. Authoritative, lavishly photographed, and with illustrated guides to the wonders of the natural world around us. Clear, accessible format, charts, diagrams, field tips, practical pointers and historical profiles.
The brilliant trailing beauty of fiery comets has inspired fear, wonder, and awe since the dawn of human history. Brighter than stars, moving and disappearing in their own singular orbits, comets have been among the most mysterious elements in the sky, eluding our understanding until very recently. With the aid of space probes, scientists have discovered that these swiftly moving chunks of ice and carbon are more plentiful and far more dangerous than suspected. Scientists are also beginning to realize the monumental role played by comets in the development of the Earth and solar system. David Levy describes in dramatic detail the thrilling yet often devastating effects of comet collisions. In the dawn of our solar system, the Earth was barraged with comets that may have carried the materials necessary to lay the foundations for life on this planet. Levy also presents compelling evidence for later comet collisions, including those of the age of dinosaurs. Great impacts, Levy asserts, not only caused the extinction of the dinesaurs, but ushered in new species of life. As Levy so clearly explains, scientists are realizing that comet collisions are virtually inevitable. Levy reveals possible future collisions with the Earth and describes the terrible risks to life they would pose. He even shows how we might prepare to withstand the impact of large comets in the future.
Dieses Buch erklärt mit eindrucksvollen Illustrationen die Planeten des Sonnensystems, Kometen und Meteore und wie das All erforscht wird.
Mit stimmungsvollen Illustrationen zeigt dieses Buch, wo sich die Erde und ihre benachbarten Planeten im Weltraum befinden, erklärt das Sonnensystem und wie das Weltall erforscht wird.
Beschrijving in woord en beeld van wat er zich aan de hemel en in het heelal afspeelt.
Astronomie, astrologie, soleil, Mercure, Vénus, terre, Mars, Jupiter, Saturne, Uranus, Neptune, Pluton, comète, astéroide, météorite, éclipse, galaxie.
Tato kniha se stane vaším nepostradatelným průvodcem po úchvatném tajemnu hvězdné oblohy, bude vás provázet od nesmělého svitu první hvězdy až po vznešenou nádheru dalekých galaxií.
Elementární poznatky o hvězdách, planetách a dalších objektech ve vesmíru doplňují rady pro jejich astronomické pozorování. Text doplňuje řada fotografií, ilustrací, tabulek a schémat. Příručka přibližuje základní údaje o vesmíru od průkopnického období po současné pozorování.
Hvězdy a planety jsou součástí edice Poznáváme, nové řady naučných knížek pro děti. Nádherné ilustrace, působivé fotografie a poutavý text čtenáře zaujmou a povzbudí jej, aby sám objevoval svět kolem sebe.
