Phaenomena
by Aratus, Solensis, Kidd, Douglas
fromCambridge classical texts and commentaries
Phaenomena
by Aratus, Solensis, Kidd, Douglas
fromCambridge classical texts and commentaries
Aratus of Soli was a highly original poet of the early third century BC, famous throughout antiquity for his didactic epic on constellations and weather signs, and imitated by later Greek and Latin poets. Modelled on Hesiod's Works and Days the poem is cleverly updated to appeal…
Aratus: Phaenomena
by Aratus, Solensis, Kidd, Douglas
fromCambridge classical texts and commentaries
Provides a brief overview of the history of space exploration, discussing the solar system, the International Space Station, and how long it takes to get to the planets.
This book explores the Solar System in detail and describes the unique features of the sun and each planet. In addition, it provides information about the Milky Way, black holes, comets and more. Historical facts about missions to outer space are included as well as a descriptio…
Exoplanet atmospheres: Physical processes
by Seager, Sara
fromPrinceton series in astrophysics
Thirty years ago, the only planets we knew were the ones orbiting our own sun; we now know of thousands of other worlds orbiting distant stars. In this book, astronomer Niall Deacon journeys to twenty of these globes: from giant, blisteringly hot planets orbiting close to their …
Thirty years ago, the only planets we knew were the ones orbiting our own sun; we now know of thousands of other worlds orbiting distant stars. In this book, astronomer Niall Deacon journeys to twenty of these globes: from giant, blisteringly hot planets orbiting close to their …
This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.