Jacqueline Mitton Book order (chronological)

"Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton offer the first biography of Vera Rubin, an astronomer who made vital contributions to our understanding of dark matter. An outstanding scientist herself, Rubin also championed women in science, by mentoring, advocating for hiring women faculty, disseminating their research, and recognizing their achievements"-- Provided by publisher

Explore the world of astronomy with key quotes and bold graphics to illustrate over 100 of the universe's biggest ideas. The Astronomy Book is an exciting voyage of discovery through the cosmos. Venture from ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, including those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Learn about the incredible histories of Halley's comet, Hubble's telescope, and NASA's modern-day trailblazing, as well as the discoveries of famous figures including Ptolemy, Isaac Newton, Walter Adams, Carl Sagan, and Alan Stern. The Astronomy Book, part of DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, is is the perfect introduction to our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos.

Una guida unica dell'esplorazione spaziale per conoscere i segreti dell'Universo. Dalla Terra al Sole, ai pianeti del Sistema Solare e poi oltre, nello spazio sei immagini si trasformano aprendo la pagina per fornire punti di vista unici su corpi celesti misteriosi e affascinanti. Testi semplici, diagrammi, schede con i dati e fotografie fanno di questo libro un fondamentale strumento per conoscere il cosmo. Età di da 8 anni.

What is the Moon like tonight? Will it look as round as a shiny balloon, floating way up high? Or will there be a crescent like a silver saucer low down in the sky? Come on – let’s take a peep outside. But let’s be quiet. Others might be looking too.Turn the pages to see the Moon's many enchanting phases – from a horned crescent to the plump-faced Man in the Moon, from the icy crystal ring round the Moon to a dark orange eclipse – watched by Owl, Beaver, Koala, Spider Monkey and other creatures around the globe. The final scene has a surprise in store! Brief science notes make this a perfect introduction to the night sky 0for very young readers.The book includes end notes on What is the Moon?, Phases of the Moon, Moonlight, Eclipses of the Moon, and Exploring the Moon.

Der Mond fasziniert uns Menschen seit Anbeginn der Zeiten, und bis heute hat der Erdtrabant nichts von seiner Faszination verloren. Dieser Band führt uns auf Entdeckungsreise zum nächsten Nachbarn der Erde! Beinahe jede Nacht ist er am Himmel zu sehen, mal als dünne Sichel, mal als runde Scheibe - der Mond. Viele Mythen und Geschichten ranken sich um diesen Himmelskörper, der die Menschen zu immer neuen Vorstößen in den Weltraum veranlasst hat. Dabei hat die Wissenschaft in den letzten fünfzig Jahren grandiose Fortschritte gemacht: Als am 21. Juli 1969 Neil Armstrong als erster Mensch seinen Fuß auf die Oberfläche des Mondes setzte, saß die ganze Welt gebannt vor dem Fernseher und hielt den Atem an. Dieser Band bietet viele spannende Informationen rund um den Erdtrabanten und seine Erforschung durch den Menschen: Wie lange braucht der Mond für seinen Umlauf um die Erde? Welchen Einfluss hat er auf die Gezeiten? Und wie verlief der dramatische Wettlauf zwischen den USA und der Sowjetunion auf dem Weg ins Weltall? Ein sachkundiges und durch die reichhaltige Bebilderung äußerst eindrucksvolles Buch - nicht nur für Mondsüchtige!

Struggling with heliopause or the flatness problem? The Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary is your solution to astronomical jargon! This essential reference features over 3,200 clearly defined terms, names, and abbreviations used in both amateur and professional astronomy. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including modern and classical astronomy, specialist terms, all constellations, planets, and moons of the solar system, as well as comets, stars, asteroids, nebulae, and galaxies. It also covers telescopes, observatories, spacecraft, and space missions. Previously published as The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy, this classic reference work has been thoroughly revised and updated with numerous new entries. Whether you're a professional astronomer or a hobbyist, you'll find this dictionary to be an invaluable resource. Jacqueline Mitton's passion for astronomy began in childhood with her first telescope. She earned a degree in physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in astronomy from the University of Cambridge. In 1989, she became the Press Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, as well as a member of the International Astronomical Union and the Division of Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society. Mitton has authored or co-authored 16 astronomy books and writes for both children and adults.

The third edition of this classic reference work has been revised and updated to contain all the recent advances in this fast-developing field of study. Cutting through a maze of technical language, it over 2,800 clear and concise entries with full cross-referencing; coverage of modern and classical astronomy; names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, and nebulae; terms relating to astrophysics and cosmology; entries on telescopes and observatories; an explanation of abbreviations and acronyms; and information on space missions. Comprehensive and accessible, The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy is the work of its kind for students and professionals.

A magical book introducing the myths and facts about the animal constellations.