Galileo and Kepler dreamed of the possibility of space exploration,
although its reality was later underappreciated and even challenged
by social, ideological, and scientific critics as a diversion from
our problems on Earth. The Dimming of Starlight tells the
fascinating stories of how space exploration places us in unusual
situations that force us to come up with new ideas about nature.
This strong connection between scientific exploration and
scientific change makes us aware of a new panorama of problems,
dangers, and opportunities that leads to new solutions and
technologies that would have been unimaginable under old
perspectives. Thus, the exploration of Venus led to the discovery
of the destruction of Earth's Ozone layer. This discovery will save
hundreds of millions of lives in the coming centuries. As we
explore space, we learn to protect our planet from catastrophe, and
all the while we change drastically our ideas about the nature of
the universe. With its account of serendipity and splendor, the
book invites readers on an exciting journey in which, step by step,
we are shown the crucial importance of space exploration for
humanity.
General
Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Gonzalo Munévar
(Professor Emeritus)
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
312 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-768991-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-19-768991-4 |
Barcode: |
9780197689912 |
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