Urban Legends from Space
The Biggest Myths About Space Demystified
$27.82
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2019
Summary
From chem trails to black holes and supernovas, misinformation about space travels faster than the speed of light. Even the facts we take for granted—like the Earth spins once every 24 hours and you can see the Great Wall of China from space—are not as true as one would think.
Urban Legends from Space helps you to tell science fiction from science fact.
Whether or not you’re into sci-fi or SpaceX, you’ve probably called a meteor a “falling star” and think astronauts f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781624148965 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1624148964 |
| Author: | Bob King |
| Publisher: | Page Street Publishing Co. |
| Imprint: | Page Street Publishing Co. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 313g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 141mm x 211mm |
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Critics Review
“In our age of misinformation and fake news, this book is the antidote. Bob takes on one cosmic myth at a time, and in the process he delivers a practical guide to observing and understanding our fascinating universe.”
–Monica Young, news and web editor, Sky & Telescope
“Bob sets the record straight with easy-to-understand science-based explanations, and
his delightfully entertaining and knowledgeable insights.”
–Nancy Atkinson, science journalist and author of Eight Years to the Moon
“With his unique style, Bob addresses a number of false beliefs, unveiling their weak points and giving you a chance to discover and understand what is around you. This book will be your anchor in the sometimes rough sea of modern global information.”
–Gianluca Masi, astrophysicist and founder of the Virtual Telescope Project
Bob King
Bob King is the author of Wonders of the Night Sky and Night Sky with the Naked Eye. He is also a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers. He lives in Duluth, Minnesota.
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