Space Exploration (Collins Gem)
Space Exploration (Collins Gem) by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. is a compact guide published by HarperCollins on September 27, 2005. This 192-page book is presented in English and offers a visually engaging overview of space exploration, including telescopes, satellites, and the historic moon landing. It serves as an informative resource that highlights how humanity has expanded its understanding of the cosmos, from early star maps to modern advancements in space technology.
Readers will discover a wealth of information about the exploration of space, featuring topics such as the evolution of telescopes from Galileo to Hubble, the study of planets and comets, and the role of satellites and unmanned probes in our quest for knowledge. The guide also covers significant milestones in human space exploration, including Yuri Gagarin’s journey and the development of the space shuttle and the International Space Station. With its full-color illustrations and informative data boxes, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the key aspects of our journey into space.
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This full color highly illustrated and engaging compact guide to telescopes, satellites, space shuttles and walking on the moon, presents a world of possibility in your pocket.
How have we found out about space? This Smithsonian Gem examines the exploration of space, from looking at the stars to walking on the moon and reaching beyond our Solar System. Contents include: star maps and telescopes – from Galileo to Hubble; learning about the planets, stars and comets; exploring space with satellites and unmanned planetary probes; human exploration in space – Yuri Gagarin, reaching for the moon, the space shuttle and the space station. With plenty of illustrations, time charts and data boxes, this Gem covers all the key aspects of our exploration of space so far. How will the story develop?
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