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Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective - Hardcover

Carl Sagan , Edited By Jerome Agel

 
9780521783033: Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0521783038 ISBN 13: 9780521783033
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

A classic book by the world's most famous scientist and science visionary, back in print with a new perspective.

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About the Author

Carl Sagan was the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He played a leading role in the Mariner, Viking and Voyager missions to the planets and briefed the Apollo astronauts before their flights to the Moon. He helped solve many mysteries in planetary science from the high temperature of Venus to the seasonal changes on Mars. For his unique contributions, he was awarded the NASA Medals for Exceptional Scientific Achievment and for Distinguished Public Service (twice), as well as the Tsiolkovsky Medal of the Soviet Cosmonautics Federation, the John F. Kennedy Award of the American Astronautical Society and the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Space Education.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521783038
ISBN 13 
9780521783033
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
336