Atlas of Venus
Title | Atlas of Venus PDF eBook |
Author | Peter John Cattermole |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 166 |
Release | 1997-05-28 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9780521496520 |
Venus, closest planet to the Earth, is a torrid world of extremes shrouded from direct view by dense clouds. This Atlas of Venus shows all the fascinating detail discovered on the recent Magellan mission to map the planet surface. Giving the historical background to our perception of the planet, this book clearly explains why Venus has been the goal of so many missions by both Russian and American space programmes. With the latest images from the Magellan mission, this colourful Atlas shows the beautiful landscape of Venus and its dynamic volcanism. Over 100 maps and illustrations show the dramatic beauty of this photogenic planet. Complete with detailed maps of the planet and a gazetteer of all landmarks, this is the essential reference source for all professional and amateur astronomers, and planetary scientists interested in our closest neighbour.
Atlas of Venus 1:15.000.000 Northern Hemisphere
Title | Atlas of Venus 1:15.000.000 Northern Hemisphere PDF eBook |
Author | US/USSR Joint Working Group on Solar System Exploration |
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Pages | |
Release | 1989 |
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The Scientific Exploration of Venus
Title | The Scientific Exploration of Venus PDF eBook |
Author | Fredric W. Taylor |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 333 |
Release | 2014-09-22 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1139992112 |
Venus is the brightest 'star' in the night sky and it has been observed since ancient times. Often dubbed Earth's 'twin', it is the planet most similar to the Earth in size, mass and composition. There the similarity ends: Venus is shrouded by a dense carbon dioxide atmosphere, its surface is dominated by thousands of volcanoes and it lacks a protective magnetic field to shield it from energetic solar particles. So why isn't Venus more like Earth? In this book, a leading researcher of Venus addresses this question by explaining what we know through our investigations of the planet. Venus presents an intriguing case study for planetary astronomers and atmospheric scientists, especially in light of the current challenges of global warming, which supports, and potentially threatens, life on Earth. Scientifically rigorous, yet written in a friendly non-technical style, this is a broad introduction for students and astronomy and space enthusiasts.
Venus
Title | Venus PDF eBook |
Author | Steven L. Kipp |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780736805193 |
Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Venus.
Transit of Venus
Title | Transit of Venus PDF eBook |
Author | Canadian Stage Theatre Archives (University of Guelph) |
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Release | 1995 |
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The Face of Venus
Title | The Face of Venus PDF eBook |
Author | |
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Pages | 150 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Space flight to Venus |
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Venus
Title | Venus PDF eBook |
Author | William Sheehan |
Publisher | Reaktion Books |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2022-08-04 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1789145864 |
From the latest scientific advances to observation advice for amateur astronomers, a beautifully illustrated exploration of one of Earth’s closest neighbors. This book is a new, beautifully illustrated account of Venus, taking in the most recent research into this mysterious, inhospitable world. The book looks at the history of our observations of the planet, from early astronomy to future space missions, and seeks to shed light on many of the questions that remain unanswered, such as why Venus and the Earth—so similar in size and mass—evolved in such different directions, and how Venus acquired its dense carbon-dioxide atmosphere. Above all, Venus assesses whether life might have escaped from the oven-like temperatures at the surface and evolved to become perpetually airborne—in which case Venus may not be lifeless after all.