Most amateur astronomers – and many of those with similar interests but who are not currently practising observers – have only a sketchy understanding of space flight. This book provides an introduction to its mechanics. The beauty of this book, written by an engineer who is also an accomplished science writer, is that it covers the subject comprehensively, and yet is almost entirely descriptive and non-mathematical. It deals with all aspects of space flight, from how to leave the Earth (including the design of the rocket, mission planning, navigation and communication), to life in space and the effects of weightlessness. The book also includes sections describing how an amateur can track satellites and understand their orbital parameters.
. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Dr Lucy Rogers is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the British Association of Science Writers. She is an engineer, and is currently working on the Launch Escape System propulsion unit for StarChaser, the UK's commercial space access company. She has published articles in The Guardian national newspaper, and on BBC Online.
"Well, it s not rocket science, is it?"
How many times have you heard people use that expression when they mean something pretty simple? There are other areas of science and technology that are arguably more challenging than rocket science, but no other (perhaps apart from brain surgery) has entered mainstream English vocabulary as a byword for difficult .
But hard to understand isn t the same as impossible to understand , as Dr Lucy Rogers who is herself currently working as a rocket scientist shows in this book.
She describes, in everyday terms and entirely without complex math, just what is involved in launching something into space, to explore the universe beyond our small planet. If you want to understand the fundamentals of space flight, from how to leave the Earth including the design of the rocket and vehicle, mission planning, navigation and communication to life in space and the effects of weightlessness, begin your journey here.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
EUR 8,93 für den Versand von USA nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & DauerGratis für den Versand innerhalb von/der Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.38. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G038775377XI3N00
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.38. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G038775377XI4N00
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR005989404
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: medimops, Berlin, Deutschland
Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers M0038775377X-G
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: medimops, Berlin, Deutschland
Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers M0038775377X-V
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Explains the mechanics of space flight without mathematicsReveals all aspects of moving into space, from rocket design to living in spaceMakes you want to become a space touristDr Lucy Rogers is a Fellow of the Royal Astronom. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5910948
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. It's ONLY Rocket Science: An Introduction in Plain English 1.1. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BBS-9780387753775
Anzahl: 5 verfügbar
Anbieter: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, USA
paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Appears to be unread. No markings. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0000730899
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Corner of a Foreign Field, Tokyo, TOKYO, Japan
Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 2008.Softcover.Very good condition.350 pages.Ships from Japan.Usually ships in 1-2 working days. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 15881
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, USA
Zustand: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5437380-5
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar