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1 online resource (444 pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
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Springer-Praxis books in popular astronomy |
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Springer-Praxis books in popular astronomy.
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| Contents |
Come see the Milky Way -- Yosemite and the National Park System -- Eclipses and Science -- Grand Tetons and Chaco Culture National Historic Park -- Exploring New Frontiers -- Yellowstone National Park -- Tides and Our Cosmic Connection -- Acadia National Park -- Pele's Planet -- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park -- Seasons of Fire -- Great Smokey Mountains -- Red Rock Planet -- Arches and Zion National Parks -- The Goldilocks Planet -- Glacier National Park -- The Lives of the Stars -- Chaco Culture National Historic Park -- Worlds Bountiful and Strange -- Rocky Mountain National Park -- Creation Stories -- Grand Canyon National Park -- Our Natural Heritage Above the Horizon |
| Summary |
"Stars Above, Earth Below" uses photographs and sky charts to form a connection between what is seen on the ground and in the sky, and looks at the deeper scientific meaning behind these sights. Nordgren describes other objects in the Solar System with features similar to those on Earth and links the geological features seen in the national parks to the very latest NASA spacecraft discoveries on other planets and their moons. Additionally, historical context is discussed to show why we humans (who have lived in and around our national parts for tens of thousands of years) have always |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Astronomy -- Popular works
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National parks and reserves -- United States.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Astronomy
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National parks and reserves
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781441916495 |
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1441916490 |
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1441916482 |
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9781441916488 |
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