Exploring the night sky reveals a rich tapestry of celestial wonders, from the Moon to distant nebulae. This book chronicles humanity's quest to understand the Universe, transitioning from an ancient Earth-centered perspective to contemporary astrophysics. Ethan Siegel delves into our current cosmic knowledge and the methods that have shaped it, covering topics from the Universe's inception to its eventual fate, offering insights into the vastness that lies beyond our sight.
Focusing on the groundbreaking discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope, this book highlights its design, manufacturing, and deployment processes, culminating in stunning images that offer unprecedented insights into the universe. It captures the telescope's ability to reveal sharp planetary vistas and explore the depths of the cosmos, showcasing the scientific advancements and revelations that arise from its observations.
The name Star Trek conjures images of faster-than-light spacecraft,
holographic crew members, and phasers set to stun. Some of these incredible
devices may still be far from our reach, but others have made the leap from
science fiction to science fact-and now you can learn the science and
engineering of what makes them tick. Treknology looks at over twenty-five
iconic inventions from the complete history of the Star Trek television and
film universe. Author Ethan Siegel explores and profiles these dazzling
technologies and their role Star Trek , the science behind how they work, and
how close we are to achieving them in the real world today. This stunning
collection is packed with 150 superb film and television stills, prop
photography, and scientific diagrams to pull you into another world. Brace
yourself for a detailed look at the inner workings of Star Trek 's computing
capabilities, communications equipment, medical devices, and awe-inspiring
ships. This book is one that no fan of Star Trek , or future tech, will want
to miss.
