astronautics in astronomy

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astronautics in astronomy

Eye on the universe

the incredible Hubble Space Telescope
Examines the Hubble Space Telescope, including its initial launch into space, the important repair missions, and the images Hubble relays back to Earth and what astronomers can learn from them.
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The third planet

1994
Astronaut Sally Ride examines, in text and photographs, how the Earth is studied from space, its critical relationship with the other planets in the solar system, and some of the Earth's features, including climate, orbits, atmosphere, and light.

Empire of the sun

planets and moons of the solar system
1998
A gallery of color photographs of the sun, moon, planets, and other objects in the solar system, each with explantory text.

50 facts about space

1983
Answers questions about space, from "How did the universe begin?" to "Could we travel to the stars?".

Exploring space

1999
Explains the different ways we learn about outer space and shows astronauts at work.

Exploring space

1999
Describes the sun, moon, stars, and solar system; our exploration of space; the equipment and spacecrafts we have used; and the discoveries we have made.

DK guide to space

2006
Photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope and NASA space probes offer a detailed look at the planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects found in the solar system, describing the climate and geography of each planet and its moons, as well as providing information about the sun and space exploration.

Space

1997
Describes the solar system and its planets; discusses the science of studying space; includes "fact files, " "amazing facts, " and glossary.

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