"When the Earth had two moons, cannibalistic planets, ice giants, mud comets and other luminaries of the night
Did you know that the Earth once had twosatellite, which once merged into one? And they became the moon. In 1959, the first pictures of the far side of the satellite were taken - the one that we cannot see from Earth. It turned out that the surface of the Moon is not only craters and plains. It has incredible mountain ranges that mankind wants to see with their own eyes. This is just the beginning of an exciting scientific story, which the famous astronomer Eric Asfogh tried to tell in simple terms. The author of the book describes facts unknown to people far from astronomy. Do we all know about the moon, which we observe every night? It is a key object of observation for modern astrophysicists. The moon is changeable and mysterious. You will also learn exciting theories about the formation of satellites and planets, which used to be much more numerous in the solar system. Where did they disappear to? Asfog talks about this in detail, structuring all the information and putting it on the shelves. The text makes you think about the infinity of the universe and the role of man in it, just like a basic knowledge of astrophysics makes us a little philosophers.
"Blue dot. The Cosmic Future of Mankind, Carl Sagan
</ p>Carl Sagan is an amazing man who did a lot to popularize astrophysics.He published several popular science bestsellers, co-founded the SETI project, and wrote the novel Contact, which was later adapted into a film with Judy Fosterand Matthew McConaughey in the lead roles.But let's talk about the book "The Blue Dot" – it's an interesting excursion into the future.Sagan, relying on existing research, tells how the conquest of space by man will develop.A lot of theories, hypotheses and obvious facts.When will we finally get to Mars?Is the Earth facing an environmental catastrophe and what can be done about it?Despite the solid scientific basis, the text is written emotionally.as if trying to expand the reader's consciousness by showing him that the universe does not haveIn its scale, the problems of the individual and the planet as a whole are completely insignificant.The book gives therapeutic efficacy and teacheshumility in the most positive sense of the word.
"People on the Moon. Main answers”, Vitaly Egorov (Zelenyikot)
</ p>Man's flight to the moon is still surroundedlots of conspiracy theories. Some believe that Neil Armstrong never set foot on the surface of the Earth's satellite, others talk about suspicious state secrets and argue about the technical equipment of the Apollo 11 spacecraft. More than half a century has passed since then, but the topic remains relevant. The author of this book tried to put together all the known facts about the flight to the Moon - from the largest to the most insignificant. You will learn how preparations for this historical event went, how the crew was selected, what surprises the astronauts encountered on the first day of the flight, and how great the chance was to return. There are also a lot of funny details in the book - from the equipment of the ship to the superstitions that the astronauts believed in. We recommend reading to anyone who doubts the reality of the American space program or is generally interested in the topic of landing a man on the moon.
"Riding a rocket. Outrageous Tales of the Shuttle Astronaut by Mike Mullane
</ p>Mike Mullane - American astronautwho completed three space flights as part of the Space Shuttle program. The dangerous scientific adventure turned into tragedy several times - two of the five ships crashed, 14 astronauts died, but Mike was lucky. He returned to Earth unharmed and spoke about his experience. These memoirs contain many interesting details about the life of astronauts in orbit, their daily routine, habits and relationships with their families. What makes these people consciously risk their lives? The author shares his thoughts about the special character of his colleagues and talks about the behind-the-scenes of space programs. A deep, lively and educational book for those who want to know more about the astronaut profession.
"Space Chronicles, or Why Aliens Still Haven't Found Us" by Neil deGrasse Tyson
"Space Chronicles, or Why Aliens Still Haven't Found Us" by Neil deGrasse Tyson
</ p>Famous scientist and Ph.D. DeGrasseTyson writes about how space developments are changing everyday life. People often think that astrophysics and space flights are something distant that do not concern ordinary people. In fact, we owe many of the scientific discoveries in medicine, satellite communications, artificial intelligence, and other technologies we use every day to space programs. Human interest in astronomy and astrophysics is the most powerful engine of progress. The author convincingly explains why it is so important to continue exploring the Universe and what prospects in this scientific field are possible in the next 50 years. It is even more interesting to learn about the factors that slow down space travel, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and human encounters with UFOs. The book is voluminous, but reads in one sitting - take note for the winter holidays.
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