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Space Traveller's Guide to the Solar System
Mark Thompson
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Description for Space Traveller's Guide to the Solar System
Paperback. Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut, travelling through the universe on your very own space mission? This book tells you about the experience of leaving Earth's atmosphere, to the reality of living in the confines of a spaceship and the strange sensation of weightlessness. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127. .
Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut, travelling through the universe on your very own space mission? What would it be like to tour the Solar System, visiting the Sun and the planets, taking in everything from moons to asteroid belts along the way? What would you see, and how would you feel? What would you eat? How would you navigate and produce fuel? How would you survive?
On this epic voyage of discovery, astronomer Mark Thompson takes you on that journey. From how to prepare for take-off and the experience of leaving Earth’s atmosphere, to the reality of living in the confines of a spaceship and the strange sensation of weightlessness, this is an adventure like no other. Suit up, strap in and enjoy the ride.
Product Details
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552170581
SKU
V9780552170581
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson is one of the presenters on the BBC Two award winning show Stargazing Live and the resident astronomer on ITV’s This Morning. When not gracing our television screens he is most likely writing about the sky, looking at it or flying through it (as a qualified pilot, not a human cannonball). He writes for a number of websites including Discovery News' Space pages and the Space Exploration Network along with a variety of other publications. He is also a regular on Radio Five Live. Born in Norfolk, Mark has had a fascination with all things in the sky ever since he was a small boy and is proud to be a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Reviews for Space Traveller's Guide to the Solar System
Your personal star trek. In this infectiously lively and informative book ... every aspect of this virtual journey is meticulously planned. Thompson is a natural communicator and one comes away with a profound sense of the wonders of space.
Simon Shaw
Mail on Sunday
Your personal star trek. In this infectiously lively and informative book ... every aspect of this virtual journey is meticulously planned. Thompson is a natural communicator and one comes away with a profound sense of the wonders of space.
Simon Shaw
Mail on Sunday
Evocative… We’re living in a golden age for space exploration, and in A Space Traveller’s Guide to the Solar System, Mark Thompson draws upon much of this knowledge to serve as our tour guide to the archipelago of planets and moons that share our Sun with us… Thompson discusses not just the characteristics of the worlds encountered, but also deals with the mechanics of spacecraft and what it takes to keep astronauts alive… Fascinating gems of information glitter from the text
Lewis Dartnell
The Telegraph
Every step of the way in Mark Thompson’s virtual tour of the solar system there’s something new and bizarre and fascinating to discover… We’ll never go there ourselves, sadly. But losing yourself in this lively, infectiously optimistic book is the next best thing
Marcus Berkmann
The Daily Mail
Mark is a wonderful promoter of Astronomy. He's tremendously knowledgeable about the geography of the night sky, guiding the experienced amateur and complete novice with equal skill and passion.
Professor Brian Cox Mark Thompson brilliantly evokes the excitement of space travel.
Good Book Guide
It'll make you want to save the odd £20m for a flight to outer space.
Shortlist
Overall, Thompson’s book reads like a Lonely Planet guide to the solar system – light-hearted, yet rooted in scientific observations. Thompson’s writing is deeply charming and sometimes so matter-of-fact it’s hilarious. Though certainly written for a general audience, Thompson carefully bases the currently impossible journey on cutting-edge research. I highly recommend A space traveller’s guide to the solar system – once I had started, I simply couldn’t put it down.
Chemistry World
Fascinating. I would definitely recommend this book.
Curiosity Killed the Bookworm
Ideal for both Science Fiction writers and readers because it looks at the current start of our Solar System and how to do a fifty year tour. There is a lot that can be learnt from this book and those of you who desire to do a little travelling will certainly find something here to supplement your knowledge and imagination.
SFcrowsnest
Simon Shaw
Mail on Sunday
Your personal star trek. In this infectiously lively and informative book ... every aspect of this virtual journey is meticulously planned. Thompson is a natural communicator and one comes away with a profound sense of the wonders of space.
Simon Shaw
Mail on Sunday
Evocative… We’re living in a golden age for space exploration, and in A Space Traveller’s Guide to the Solar System, Mark Thompson draws upon much of this knowledge to serve as our tour guide to the archipelago of planets and moons that share our Sun with us… Thompson discusses not just the characteristics of the worlds encountered, but also deals with the mechanics of spacecraft and what it takes to keep astronauts alive… Fascinating gems of information glitter from the text
Lewis Dartnell
The Telegraph
Every step of the way in Mark Thompson’s virtual tour of the solar system there’s something new and bizarre and fascinating to discover… We’ll never go there ourselves, sadly. But losing yourself in this lively, infectiously optimistic book is the next best thing
Marcus Berkmann
The Daily Mail
Mark is a wonderful promoter of Astronomy. He's tremendously knowledgeable about the geography of the night sky, guiding the experienced amateur and complete novice with equal skill and passion.
Professor Brian Cox Mark Thompson brilliantly evokes the excitement of space travel.
Good Book Guide
It'll make you want to save the odd £20m for a flight to outer space.
Shortlist
Overall, Thompson’s book reads like a Lonely Planet guide to the solar system – light-hearted, yet rooted in scientific observations. Thompson’s writing is deeply charming and sometimes so matter-of-fact it’s hilarious. Though certainly written for a general audience, Thompson carefully bases the currently impossible journey on cutting-edge research. I highly recommend A space traveller’s guide to the solar system – once I had started, I simply couldn’t put it down.
Chemistry World
Fascinating. I would definitely recommend this book.
Curiosity Killed the Bookworm
Ideal for both Science Fiction writers and readers because it looks at the current start of our Solar System and how to do a fifty year tour. There is a lot that can be learnt from this book and those of you who desire to do a little travelling will certainly find something here to supplement your knowledge and imagination.
SFcrowsnest