Racing the Moon's Shadow with Concorde 001 (inbunden)
Fler böcker inom
Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Serie
Astronomers' Universe
Antal sidor
103
Utgivningsdatum
2015-11-06
Upplaga
15001
Förlag
Springer International Publishing AG
Översättare
Stephen Lyle
Originalspråk
Franska
Originaltitel
Concorde 001et l'ombre de la Lune
Dimensioner
234 x 156 x 6 mm
Vikt
177 g
ISBN
9783319217284

Racing the Moon's Shadow with Concorde 001

Häftad,  Engelska, 2015-11-06
391
  • Skickas från oss inom 10-15 vardagar.
  • Fri frakt över 249 kr för privatkunder i Sverige.
Finns även som
Visa alla 1 format & utgåvor
This is the unique story of observing a total solar eclipse for no less than 74 consecutive minutes. On the summer morning of June 30, 1973, the Sun rises on the Canary Islands. But it is strangely indented by the Moon. The eclipse of the century has just begun. From the west, the lunar shadow rushes to the African coast at a velocity of over 2000 kilometers per hour. Astronomers on the ground will enjoy seven short minutes of total eclipse to study the solar corona - too short for Pierre Lena and seven scientists who board the Concorde 001 prototype, an extraordinary plane to become the first commercial supersonic aircraft. With André Turcat as chief pilot and a crew of five, at 17000 m altitude, the aircraft remains in the lunar shadow for 74 minutes, a record time of scientific observations not yet beaten and allowing for exceptional measurements. Science, technology, aviation and history combine in the story of a unique human adventure aboard a legendary aircraft, illustrated with a rich and original iconography. It reflects the wonderful domains that science and technology can open, and the passion in the professions they offer. A must read for every eclipse chaser and fan of true scientific adventures.On the summer morning of June 30, 1973, the Sun rises on the Canary Islands. But it is strangely indented by the Moon. The eclipse of the century has just begun. From the west, the lunar shadow rushes to the African coast at a velocity of over 2000 kilometers per hour. Astronomers on the ground will enjoy seven short minutes of total eclipse to study the solar corona - too short for Pierre Lena and seven scientists who board the Concorde 001 prototype, an extraordinary plane to become the first commercial supersonic aircraft. With André Turcat as chief pilot and a crew of five, at 17000 m altitude, the aircraft remains in the lunar shadow for 74 minutes, a record time of scientific observations not yet beaten and allowing for exceptionalmeasurements. Science, technology, aviation and history combine in the story of a unique human adventure aboard a legendary aircraft, illustrated with a rich and original iconography. It reflects the wonderful domains that science and technology can open, and the passion in the professions they offer. A must read for every eclipse chaser and fan of true scientific adventures.
Visa hela texten

Passar bra ihop

  1. Racing the Moon's Shadow with Concorde 001
  2. +
  3. This Way Up

De som köpt den här boken har ofta också köpt This Way Up av Map Men (inbunden).

Köp båda 2 för 596 kr

Kundrecensioner

Har du läst boken? Sätt ditt betyg »

Fler böcker av Pierre Léna

Övrig information

Transmitting to younger generations his own interest for science is a lifelong passion for Pierre Léna, who is an astrophysicist and member of the French Academy of sciences. With the program La main à la pâte (Inquiry), he has worked extensively for science to be well taught to children in primary schools worldwide. His goal is also to help teenagers and young adults discover the flavor of science, at the age when they choose their future and are sometimes reluctant to pursue science. He brings here his personal experience and authentic testimony.