Colin (Science writer) Stuart
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"¿Quién no se ha sentido fascinado por las maravillas del cielo nocturno? Desde que los primeros humanos caminan sobre la tierra, hemos intentado comprender nuestro lugar en el cosmos. ¿Qué es la materia oscura? ¿Estamos solos en el universo? ¿Es posible viajar en el tiempo? Preguntas como estas nos proporcionan una visión fascinante de las infinitas posibilidades del espacio, aún por descifrar. La inmensidad del universo puede resultar intimidante....
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"An amusing and informative illustrated guide to life beyond our own planet that covers everything from training for and living in space to the future of space travel and tourism. Now that suborbital space tourism is predicted to become a billion-dollar industry in the next ten years and NASA has announced its plans for landing humans on Mars in the 2030s, the dream of traveling and living in space is taking on new reality. But given that life on...
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From the organization of the smallest particles to the orbit of the planets within our solar system, how does the language of numbers, symbols, and equations bring order and understanding to our universe? Step inside a surreal world to visualize cosmic distances, discover the geometry of nature, and marvel at the wonders of technology in this exploration of mathematics.
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How the Universe works - and how we explore it - explained in simple words and clever graphics. The clearest, most visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. How Space Works shows you the different types of object in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from...
10) The planets
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Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency.
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The whole cosmos in your hands, The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks is your one-stop guide to everything you ever wanted to know about space and our place in it. Does dark matter keep you up at night? Do alien planets intrigue you, parallel universes confuse you, and black holes fill you with dread? If yes, then this book is for you - all these things, and more, are clearly explained in everyday language for the non-astronomer. This fascinating book...
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While geeks' obsessive desire for data makes them constant curators of useless information, it also drives them to great lengths to find the solutions to everyday problems. What moves will impress a hot date on the dance floor? Is there an optimum angle for skipping a stone? Science the Sh*t Out of Life reveals the geeky secrets to living smarter, offering scientifically sourced advice for dealing with everything life throws at you. Presented with...
14) Planetas
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"Basado en los descubrimientos mas recientes de la NASA, este libro te invita a un apasionante viaje por los mundos que desafiaran la imaginación"--From the back cover.
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"¿Qué forma tiene el universo? ¿Hay algo que pueda escapar de un agujero negro? ¿Sabías que el róver Perseverance tardó siete meses en llegar a Marte? A partir de los últimos descubrimientos de las misiones espaciales y de los nuevos telescopios, este libro te cuenta todo lo que debes saber, desde las ondas gravitacionales hasta los vacíos cósmicos. Con unos gráficos muy claros y muchísimos datos que te sorprenderán, Cómo funciona el...