Books written by Jacqueline Mitton
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The Great Comet Crash: The Collision of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Jupiter
Documents the June 1994 event of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 crashing into the surface of Jupiter.
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Lifting Titan's Veil: Exploring the Giant Moon of Saturn
By the year 2000 , there had been several good looks at Titan , by Roland Meier ( and Toby Owen ) , by the Arizona group , by Coustenis and colleagues in Paris , and by the Lawrence Livermore group using the giant Keck telescope in ...
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Titan Unveiled: Saturn's Mysterious Moon Explored
The first map at 2 microns was made by Roland Meier, working with Toby Owen and others in Hawaii using a nearinfrared camera, NICMOS, on HST. The map showed impressive contrast, although it was soon surpassed in detail by the much ...
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Guide Pratique de L'astronomie
Guide Pratique de L'astronomie
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Big Ideas. Das Astronomie-Buch: Wichtige Theorien einfach erklärt
Big Ideas. Das Astronomie-Buch: Wichtige Theorien einfach erklärt
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From Dust to Life: The Origin and Evolution of Our Solar System
Jackson, Patrick Wyse. The Chronologers' Quest: The Search for the Age of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2006. Jaki, Stanley L. Planets and Planetarians. Wiley, 1978. Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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Eyewitness Moon
An illustrated exploration of the moon that discusses phases, eclipses, tides, the lunar landscape, the space race, exploration, manned spaceflight, and more. Includes wall chart and CD with clip art.
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From Dust to Life: The Origin and Evolution of Our Solar System
From Dust to Life is a must-read for anyone who desires to know more about how the solar system came to be. This enticing book takes readers to the very frontiers of modern research, engaging with the latest controversies and debates.
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Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
Shows and describes the animal constellations, including Canis Major and Scorpius the Scorpion, and provides information about some of the more unusual stars that make up the constellations. Reprint.
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Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy
This lavishly illustrated new dictionary written by an experienced writer and consultant on astronomy provides an essential guide to the universe for amateur astronomers of all ages.
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Once Upon a Starry Night: A Book of Constellations
The follow-up to Zoo in the Sky presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provide widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus. Reprint.
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Once Upon a Starry Night: Heroes and Gods of the Constellations
From Hercules to Cassiopeia, young stargazers can learn the stories behind 10 great constellations, drawing on both scientific fact and ancient legends.
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Discovering Astronomy
Discovering Astronomy
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A Concise Dictionary of Astronomy
Astronomy is expanding almost as rapidly as the universe itself, and the proliferating scientific jargon can sometimes baffle even the most dedicated amateur. Now, in some 2,400 concise, up-to-date entries,...
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Stars and Planets
Provides information on various aspects of astronomy and outer space, including the sun and moon, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, constellations, the nature and origin of the universe, and more.
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Vera Rubin: A Life
The lure of the stars -- An aspiring astronomer -- Cornell and the rotating universe -- Georgetown, Gamow and galaxies -- A professional astronomer at last -- The call of the dome -- The delight of discovery -- Adventures in Andromeda -- ...
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Titan Unveiled: Saturn's Mysterious Moon Explored
Titan Unveiled is one of the first general interest books to reveal the startling new discoveries that have been made since the arrival of the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan.
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The Ultimate Interactive Guide to the Universe
The universe is waiting to be explored—and this remarkable guide to the wonders of outer space will get you started on your journey!
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From Dust to Life: The Origin and Evolution of Our Solar System
From Dust to Life is a must-read for anyone who desires to know more about how the solar system came to be. This enticing book takes readers to the very frontiers of modern research, engaging with the latest controversies and debates.
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Kingdom of the Sun: A Book of the Planets
A child's introduction to the planets in our solar system. Dr Jacqueline Mitton describes each planet, drawing on scientific information.