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The Mystery of the Seven Spheres - How Homo sapiens will Conquer Space (Paperback, 2015 ed.) Loot Price: R727
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The Mystery of the Seven Spheres - How Homo sapiens will Conquer Space (Paperback, 2015 ed.): Giovanni F. Bignami

The Mystery of the Seven Spheres - How Homo sapiens will Conquer Space (Paperback, 2015 ed.)

Giovanni F. Bignami

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In this book, Giovanni Bignami, the outstanding Italian scientist and astronomer, takes the reader on a journey through the "seven spheres", from our own planet to neighboring stars. The author offers a gripping account of the evolution of Homo Sapiens to the stage where our species is developing capabilities, in the form of new energy propulsion systems, that will enable us to conquer space. The reader will learn how we first expanded our activities to reach beyond our planet, to the Moon, and how nuclear energy, nuclear fusion, and matter-antimatter annihilation will enable us to extend our exploration. After Mars and Jupiter we shall finally reach the nearest stars, which we now know are surrounded by numerous planets, some of which are bound to be habitable. The book includes enticing descriptions of such newly discovered planets and also brings alive key historical characters in our story, such as Jules Verne and Werner von Braun.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Release date: June 2015
First published: 2015
Authors: Giovanni F. Bignami
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 118
Edition: 2015 ed.
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-17003-9
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy
Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution
Books > Professional & Technical > Other technologies > Space science > Astronautics
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LSN: 3-319-17003-1
Barcode: 9783319170039

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