Provides an introduction to telescopes and observatories, answering questions about the history of star spotting, how light travels through space, how optical telescopes work, x-ray astronomy, and related topics.
An introduction to space probes, answering questions about uncrewed spacecraft, the history of probes, how they work, various missions, and related topics.
An introduction to robot warriors, discussing the development of automated fighting machines, the use of robots to perform dangerous tasks in space, in the air, on land, and at sea, and the possible future of robot technology.
Presents an illustrated discussion of the megaplanets Jupiter and Saturn, covering their various features such as spots, rings, shepherd moons, and high winds, and discusses how to observe the planets with basic equipment.
An introduction to the stars, answering questions about what stars are and how they form, different types of stars, constellations, supernovas, black holes, star spotting, and related topics.
An introduction to robot voyagers, discussing the origins of explorer robots, looking at how their technology enables them to roll, crawl, walk, and venture into dangerous and/or difficult places, and considering the possible future of robot exploration.
What it might be like to live a lifetime in space? This forward-looking book takes readers from current technology to what innovations in technology are being pursued to support living for years beyond Earth. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of living on other planets, sleeper starships, rotating megastructures, and even modifying humans!.
Looks at how and why robots are used in various industries, examines the anatomy of a robotic arm, discusses robot use in factories, farming, stores, the home, and the medical field, and considers the possible future of robot workers.
