Mission to Pluto: The First Visit to an Ice Dwarf and the Kuiper Belt
par
Mary Kay Carson
Pas encore d'évaluations
Format
Relié
Pages
80
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Jan 10, 2017
Éditeur
Clarion Books
ISBN-10
0544416716
ISBN-13
9780544416710
Description
Mary Kay Carson takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the icy realms of our solar system in her exploration of humanity's first encounter with Pluto. Following a meticulous nine-and-a-half-year voyage, the New Horizons spacecraft finally arrived at the enigmatic ice dwarf, capturing breathtaking images and data that would uncover secrets hidden for eons.
Carson vividly recounts the mission's challenges and triumphs, illustrating the relentless dedication of the scientists and engineers behind this groundbreaking endeavor. Each carefully crafted chapter delves into the science and innovations that made such a monumental journey possible, inspiring awe and wonder. The author also shares the collective excitement and anticipation felt by people around the world as they awaited the spacecraft's arrival at Pluto.
In her engaging narrative, Carson immerses readers in the vastness of the Kuiper Belt and the implications of this historic mission for the future of space exploration. Her passion for astronomy and storytelling shines through, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for the cosmos and humanity's place within it.
Carson vividly recounts the mission's challenges and triumphs, illustrating the relentless dedication of the scientists and engineers behind this groundbreaking endeavor. Each carefully crafted chapter delves into the science and innovations that made such a monumental journey possible, inspiring awe and wonder. The author also shares the collective excitement and anticipation felt by people around the world as they awaited the spacecraft's arrival at Pluto.
In her engaging narrative, Carson immerses readers in the vastness of the Kuiper Belt and the implications of this historic mission for the future of space exploration. Her passion for astronomy and storytelling shines through, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for the cosmos and humanity's place within it.
Avis
Aucun avis pour le moment
Soyez le premier à donner votre avis sur ce livre et partagez vos pensées
Ajouter le premier avisJournal de lecture
Aucun journal de lecture trouvé
Commencez à suivre vos progrès de lecture pour voir les journaux ici
Ajoutez votre premier journal de lectureNotes
Journal des transactions
Aucun journal de transactions trouvé
Commencez à suivre vos transactions de livres pour voir les journaux ici
Ajoutez votre premier journal de transactions