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Our Solar System constitutes of Sun in the center, and then are the nine planets, more than 60 moons are there, millions of rocky meteors, and billions of frozen comets. Every planet of the solar system lying in its orbit revolves around the Sun. A tip of Sun's rays even can create disaster to an extent of 160-kilometer stretch. Few mountains found on the Earth, actually are the pieces of the planet Mars. One light year is equivalent to 10,000 billion...
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On the Trail of Stardust puts the heavens in your hands-in the form of cosmic dust, or micrometeorites. With this handy guide from the author of the international bestseller In Search of Stardust, Jon Larsen, you will learn how to find micrometeorites in your own neighborhood!
Stardust-also known as micrometeorites-is the oldest matter anywhere. Nothing has traveled farther to reach Earth. For a century, scientists have searched everywhere for stardust,...
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Every product we use, every new invention we create, every single thing we surround ourselves with comes from this Earth, with one exception-meteorites. These exotic rocks have experienced journeys of cosmic proportions by the time we lay eyes on them. In the bitter cold temperatures of space, powerful collisions between asteroids scatter rocky debris in all directions, and some of it ends up on Earth.
In the newly released book, What's So Mysterious...
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The Apollo missions to the Moon are some of the most successful and well-remembered manned spaceflights that NASA has ever accomplished, taking place in the heyday of space travel. Indeed, the program was the only one to achieve the ultimate goal of placing humankind on the Moon, which it did no less than six times between 1969 and 1972. Here aviation author Norman Ferguson reveals fascinating facts and figures, and recounts amazing stories about...
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We are an unconscious consciousness, the product of an artificial and simulated creation, and therefore virtual, in a binary universe, represented mathematically in a hologram.
We can say that our reality in itself can be in these states-superimposed-that we will never get to know or understand, in such a way that our world of virtual experience is only our human world, but not the world itself.
As computer science advances by leaps-and-bounds,...
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MARS CITY STATES New Societies for a New World
People will soon be able to go to the Red Planet. But that very possibility opens a still more interesting - indeed truly grand - question: What will we create on Mars? It was to answer this question that the Mars Society sponsored its Mars City State Design Competition in early 2020. The challenge: Design a city state for 1 million people on Mars. The prizes: $10,000 and a grand trophy for the best...
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"Winner of the 2013 Eugene E. Emme Award for Astronautical Literature, American Astronautical Society" Chris Impey is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. His books include The Living Cosmos, How It Ends, and How It Began. Holly Henry is professor of English at California State University, San Bernardino. She is the author of Virginia Woolf and the Discourse of Science: The Aesthetics of Astronomy....
88) Cosmic Nomad
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Comedian, astronaut candidate and general troublemaker Josh Richards knows his days on Earth are numbered: short-listed from over 200,000 applicants for the first human mission to Mars, and launching without any hope of ever returning, it's increasingly likely he'll die on the red planet. So if YOU were leaving Earth in 10-years time, what would you do before you left?
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This illustrated companion to the popular podcast and National Geographic Channel show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about our universe, space, astronomy and the complexities of the cosmos.
For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere. This pioneering, provocative book brings together the best of StarTalk, his beloved podcast...
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"Longlisted for the Young Adult Science Book Award, AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books" "One of NPR's best books of 2020" Kevin Peter Hand is a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he has served as deputy chief scientist for solar system exploration and is leading an effort to land a spacecraft on the surface of Europa. He has helped lead expeditions to the glaciers of Kilimanjaro, the Dry Valleys of Antarctica,...
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Tyson looks at the most confounding mysteries of Earth, space, and what it means to be human. He attempts to answer all of your most pressing questions, from how the brain works to the physics of comic book superheroes.
A companion to the celebrated scientist's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel series combines the subjects of his favorite talks with comprehensive fun facts, thought-provoking sidebars, and vivid imagery.
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NASA wants to send humans to Mars within the next 25 years, but before that can happen, they must plan and prepare. This Spanish math reader will engage students as they read about STEM topics, building both their literacy skills and math content knowledge. With a focus on NASA's Mission to Mars, students will learn problem solving through the use of real-world examples. Captivating images, practice problems, and mathematical charts and diagrams help...
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Landsat satellites orbit the earth to get images. Learn how these images are made using heat. Then, find out how these cutting-edge satellites are helping save the planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every...
94) Helicopters
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The first helicopter was built in 1936. Helicopters use spinning rotors to create lift. They are used in a variety
of jobs, from search and rescue to reporting on traffic. Discover the history, design, and features of these
exceptional flying machines in Helicopters, part of the Flying the Sky series.
95) Passenger Planes
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The airplane was invented in 1903. By the 1950s, passenger planes were using jet engines. Flying is one of the safest ways to travel. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptional flying machines in Passenger Planes, part of the Flying the Sky series.
96) Rockets
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The first rockets were fireworks. Today, rockets can carry people and cargo into space. Private companies
are starting to design rockets to take tourists into space. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptional flying machines in Rockets, part of the Flying the Sky series.
97) Fighter Jets
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Fighter jets were invented in the 1930s. Their design helps them fly fast and make sharp turns. Today's fighter jets are almost invisible to radar. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptional flying machines in Fighter Jets, part of the Flying the Sky series.
98) Drones
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Drones were first invented by Nikola Tesla in the late 1800s. Today, we have fixed wing and rotary drones. They can be used to take pictures or deliver packages. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptional flying machines in Drones, part of the Flying the Sky series.
99) Flying Cars
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The first flying car was built in 1917. Many flying car have wings that fold in. Others are designed like
motorcycles so they can better meet safety rules. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptional flying machines in Flying Cars, part of the Flying the Sky series.
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When it comes to mapping the Milky Way, scientists know one thing for sure. They know that there is still a lot that they do not know! Discover how they study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM...
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