J P McEvoy looks at remarkable phenomenon of a solar eclipse through a thrilling narrative that charts the historical, cultural and scientific relevance of solar eclipses through the ages and explores the significance of this rare event. In the year when Britain will be touched by a solar eclipse for the first time since 1927, J P McEvoy looks at this remarkable phenomenon through a thrilling narrative that charts the historical, cultural and scientific...

The universe will blow your mind... Ever wondered what a black hole really is? How stars are born or what happens when they die? How time could possibly stop? Or, even just what's out there? Well, Nick Spindler answers all those, questions and more in this accessible book. Nick is not a scientist, but is, guided by his fascination with physics. He's done a ton of research, and has distilled complicated concepts into enthralling and dynamic explanations...

This eBook examines the top 10 strangest objects in the universe. It provides an analysis of each scientific anomaly with a focus on current theories, hypotheses, and explanations regarding their overall existence in the universe at large.

Conozca los entresijos de la mecánica cuántica, uno de los más grandes avances del conocimiento humano en los últimos años. Tras el reciente éxito de su libro "La ciencia de lo imposible. Más allá de Michio Kaku", Jorge Blaschke, uno de los mejores divulgadores científicos en lengua española, se adentra en los pantanosos terrenos de la mecánica cuántica para desbrozar el significado de esta fantástica aventura que ha emprendido el ser...

An introduction to some of the lesser well-known but far more interesting stars in our galaxy.

El universo es un lugar de infinitas posibilidades: con alrededor de cien mil millones de galaxias, ya podrás imaginar cuántos secretos aún no descubiertos se esconden en él. Por esto, hace sesenta años el astrónomo Frank Drake comenzó a investigar la forma de saber cuántas civilizaciones de nuestra galaxia podrían comunicarse con nosotros. Para acercarnos a la respuesta, primero necesitamos explorar otras preguntas, como cuántas estrellas...

• Detailed history of the American Space Shuttle Program from award-winning NASA insider • Each mission is reviewed from its early inception to delivering the remaining vehicles to their final display sites • Covers the history of reusable winged spacecraft from the 1920s throughout the final mission of the American space shuttle

Presents a realistic, workable plan for defusing a potentially lethal threat from a rogue asteroid or comet. The explosion of a large meteor over Chelyabinsk, Siberia, in February 2013 is just the latest reminder that planet Earth is vulnerable to damaging and potentially catastrophic collisions with space debris of various kinds. In this informative and forward-looking book, veteran aerospace writer William E. Burrows explains what we can do in...

Can you tell asteroids, meteors and comets apart? Focus on their characteristics and you should! This book will give you information on the identifying characteristics of asteroids, meteors and comets. At the end of this book, you should be able to differentiate these heavenly bodies based on pictures and even when you see them in a telescope!

A NASA insider tells the exciting story of robotic space missions to explore the solar system. Exploring the planets has been a goal of America's space program since the dawn of the space race. This insider's perspective examines incredible missions of robotic spacecraft to every corner of our solar system and beyond. Some were flown into glory, while others were planned and relegated to dusty filing cabinets. All were remarkable in their aspirations. Award-winning...