Space: The First 50 Years - A Celebration with Sir Patrick Moore and H.J.P. Arnold

Moore, Sir Patrick and Arnold, H.J.P.

ISBN 10: 1845333195 / ISBN 13: 9781845333195

Published by Mitchell Beazley, 2007

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Title: Space: The First 50 Years - A Celebration ...

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used; Good

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Synopsis:

Space: The First 50 Years chronicles the amazing advances and discoveries made during the momentous last half century, including the first manned spaceflight and first man in orbit, the first unmanned landing on the moon, the first craft to leave the Earth's orbit, the manned moon landings, the advent of the Space Shuttle, and the first probes to Mars, Venus and the outer planets - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. All written with Patrick Moore's trademark clarity, simplicity, passion, and authority, and illustrated with the finest space photography, this book captures the drama, scale, majesty, and minutiae of the Universe.Also includes a foreword by Buzz Aldrin, and a countdown of the 50 greatest space images as chosen by the late space photography expert HJP Arnold, to whom this book stands as a tribute.

Book Description:

Written by two of the few men who can truly claim to have been a part of the story of space exploration since the beginning With a foreword by Buzz Aldrin Features the very best space photography, beautifully reproduced in a wonderful image-friendly format Perfect for both the amateur astronomer and the general science enthusiast