Stars Above, Earth Below : A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Popular Astronomy
ISBN-10
1441916482
ISBN-13
9781441916488
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint
Praxis
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 21st, 2010
Print length
444 Pages
Weight
878 grams
Dimensions
24.70 x 17.20 x 2.40 cms
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Stars Above, Earth Below examines a range of astronomical topics in relation to the landscapes, processes and cultures which can be seen and experienced within US National Parks. The geological features readers can see are linked to the very latest NASA spacecraft discoveries on other planets and their moons.
Stars Above, Earth Below uses photographs and sky charts to form a connection between what is seen on the ground and in the sky, and looks at the deeper scientific meaning behind these sights. Nordgren describes other objects in the Solar System with features similar to those on Earth and links the geological features seen in the national parks to the very latest NASA spacecraft discoveries on other planets and their moons. Additionally, historical context is discussed to show why we humans (who have lived in and around our national parts for tens of thousands of years) have always been astronomers.
- The first book to make direct connections between astronomy and the landscapes, processes and cultures one experiences in the US National Parks
- Each chapter ties a specific astronomical phenomenon to a particular National Park or type of park and concludes with a See for yourself section that shows you how to see the planets, stars, nebulae, moons, etc. that are described within that chapter
- A personal guide showing the reader the astronomical phenomena that you can see for yourself when visiting the U.S. National Parks
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