Star Showers

Author : Peter Jenniskens
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316347826
Total Pages : 804 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meteor Showers and their Parent Comets written by Peter Jenniskens and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-09-14 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meteor Showers and their Parent Comets is a unique handbook for astronomers interested in observing meteor storms and outbursts. Spectacular displays of 'shooting stars' are created when the Earth's orbit crosses a meteoroid stream, as each meteoroid causes a bright light when it enters our atmosphere at high speed. Jenniskens, an active meteor storm chaser, explains how meteoroid streams originate from the decay of meteoroids, comets and asteroids, and how they cause meteor showers on Earth. He includes the findings of recent space missions to comets and asteroids, the risk of meteor impacts on Earth, and how meteor showers may have seeded the Earth with ingredients that made life possible. All known meteor showers are identified, accompanied by fascinating details on the most important showers and their parent comets. The book predicts when exceptional meteor showers will occur over the next fifty years, making it a valuable resource for both amateur and professional astronomers.

Author : J. A. Kelley
Publisher : C. Press/F. Watts Trade
ISBN 13 : 9780531168974
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meteor Showers written by J. A. Kelley and published by C. Press/F. Watts Trade. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to meteor showers that explains the differences between a meteor and shooting star, how meteors travel through the Earth's atmosphere, and related topics.

Author : Melody Mews
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1534463623
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Showers written by Melody Mews and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Itty helps fix the mixed-up wishes of Lollyland in this fourth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book. A star shower is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the animals and creatures of Lollyland! As Itty Bitty Princess Kitty learns, a star shower means that everyone has the chance to wish upon a star and release it back into the sky. Then their wish is granted! But things go very wrong when a huge gust of wind causes all the wishes to get mixed up! Will Itty be able to help fix the problem? And will Lollyland’s wishes ever come true? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Author : Melody Mews
Publisher : Little Simon
ISBN 13 : 1534463607
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Showers written by Melody Mews and published by Little Simon. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Itty helps fix the mixed-up wishes of Lollyland in this fourth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book. A star shower is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the animals and creatures of Lollyland! As Itty Bitty Princess Kitty learns, a star shower means that everyone has the chance to wish upon a star and release it back into the sky. Then their wish is granted! But things go very wrong when a huge gust of wind causes all the wishes to get mixed up! Will Itty be able to help fix the problem? And will Lollyland’s wishes ever come true? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521696917
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book David Levy's Guide to Observing Meteor Showers written by David H. Levy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meteors occur when a meteoroid, a speck of dust in space, enters the Earth's atmosphere. The heat generated when this happens causes the surrounding air to glow, resulting in 'shooting stars'. During the most spectacular meteor storms larger particles give rise to fireballs and firework-like displays! Meteors are a delightful observing field - they do not require a telescope, and they can be seen on any clear night of the year, even in bright twilight. It was the sight of a single meteor that inspired David Levy to go into astronomy, and in this book he encourages readers to go outside and witness these wonderful events for themselves. This book is a step-by-step guide to observing meteors and meteor showers. Any necessary science is explained simply and in clearly understandable terms. This is a perfect introduction to observing meteors, and is ideal for both seasoned and budding astronomers.

Author : Petrus Matheus Marie Jenniskens
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521853494
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meteor Showers and Their Parent Comets written by Petrus Matheus Marie Jenniskens and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-09-14 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Author : Gary W. Kronk
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461478979
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meteor Showers written by Gary W. Kronk and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meteor showers are among the most spectacular celestial events that may be observed by the naked eye, and have been the object of fascination throughout human history. In “Meteor Showers: An Annotated Catalog,” the interested observer can access detailed research on over 100 annual and periodic meteor streams in order to capitalize on these majestic spectacles. Each meteor shower entry includes details of their discovery, important observations and orbits, and gives a full picture of duration, location in the sky, and expected hourly rates. Armed with a fuller understanding, the amateur observer can better view and appreciate the shower of their choice. The original book, published in 1988, has been updated with over 25 years of research in this new and improved edition. Almost every meteor shower study is expanded, with some original minor showers being dropped while new ones are added. The book also includes breakthroughs in the study of meteor showers, such as accurate predictions of outbursts as well as comet and meteor observations from the 6th century to the 17th century that were not published in the first edition. It holds all of the information needed to inspire a new observer or provide deeper knowledge to the long-time enthusiast.

Author : Children's Press
Publisher : Children's Press
ISBN 13 : 9780531126110
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Author : Mike D. Reynolds
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811742210
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Falling Stars written by Mike D. Reynolds and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2010-06-18 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Month-by-month information on meteor showers and how to make the most of watching them. Advice on starting and building a meteorite collection plus the scientific explanation of what meteors are and where they come from. Includes new information about recent space exploration and studies of meteors.

Author : Philip M. Bagnall
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030766438
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Atlas of Meteor Showers written by Philip M. Bagnall and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-18 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas contains everything you need to know about meteor showers and how to observe them. It begins with the science behind these celestial fireworks, then equips you with all the practical knowledge you’ll need to make the most of these wonderful astronomical events. The book is rich with illustrations, graphs and resources to assist your hobby. In addition, it includes downloadable radiant charts, report sheets, radiant altitude data, plotting charts and more, to help you locate each shower, record its activity and plot individual meteors during your nights of observation. Intended for amateurs of all levels and requiring no special equipment, this accessible Atlas of Meteor Showers will hone your skills and keep you engaged throughout the year, no matter where you are in the world.