Stars Above, Earth Below
A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks
Lieferzeit: Besorgungstitel - Lieferbar innerhalb von 10 Werktagen I
Gewicht:
875 g
Format:
244x174x25 mm
Beschreibung:
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
The first book to make direct connections between astronomy and the landscapes, processes and cultures one experiences in the US National Parks
Come see the Milky Way - Yosemite and the National Park System.- Eclipses and Science - Grand Tetons and Chaco Culture National Historic Park.- Exploring New Frontiers - Yellowstone National Park.- Tides and Our Cosmic Connection - Acadia National Park.- Pele's Planet - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.- Seasons of Fire - Great Smokey Mountains.- Red Rock Planet - Arches and Zion National Parks.- The Goldilocks Planet - Glacier National Park.- The Lives of the Stars - Chaco Culture National Historic Park.- Worlds Bountiful and Strange - Rocky Mountain National Park.- Creation Stories - Grand Canyon National Park.- Our Natural Heritage Above the Horizon.
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.