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Comet : Photographs from the Rosetta Space Probe

Comet : Photographs from the Rosetta Space Probe Travel

Comet : Photographs from the Rosetta Space Probe

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Comet presents the amazing story of the Rosetta space probe and its interstellar voyage to the comet Tchoury. Its mission - to find clues to the origins of our solar system and the emergence of life on Earth. Following a ten-year voyage and a journey spanning millions of kilometres through our Solar System, the Rosetta entered the comet's orbit. Its lander, Philae - a miniature science laboratory - landed directly on Tchoury's surface and was able to take the photographs presented here. This triumph of scientific endeavour brought back a raft of incredible new photographs, the best of which are featured here. The book is built around the various phases in Rosetta's journey: leaving Earth, breaching its atmosphere and watching the lights of home recede; skirting the Moon and coming close to Mars; plunging into the cosmos' starry void and approaching the comet; and, finally, landing on Tchoury. The photographs are accompanied by a text that reflects on the objectives of the mission and the accomplishment of such a technological feat for humanity. Detailed captions provide the reader with accessible scientific information, enabling them to get to the heart of the subject.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
216
Release Date:
2019-05-30
Publication Date:
2019-05-30
Publisher:
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0500022275
ISBN13:
9780500022276
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
1600 g
Height:
270 cm
Width:
250 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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