Earth and Space

Photographs from the Archives of NASA

Nirmala Nataraj, NASA, Bill Nye

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Chronicle Books
01 December 2015

Photographs: collections; Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomy, space & time

Take a tour of the universe with this breathtaking collection of photographs from the archives of NASA. Astonishing images of Earth from above, the phenomena of our solar system, and the celestial bodies of deep space will captivate readers and photography lovers with an interest in science, astronomy, and the great beyond. Each extraordinary photograph from the legendary space agency is paired with explanatory text that contextualises its place in the cosmic ballet of planets, stars, dust, and matter - from Earth's limb to solar flares, the Jellyfish Nebula to Pandora's Cluster. Featuring a preface by Bill Nye, this engaging volume offers up-close views of our remarkable cosmos, and sparks wonder at the marvels of Earth and space.

By: Nirmala Nataraj
Photographs by: NASA
Preface by: Bill Nye
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 290mm, Width: 238mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 1.200kg
ISBN: 9781452134352
ISBN 10: 1452134359
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 December 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bill Nye is a scientist, engineer, inventor, and performer best known as Bill Nye the Science Guy. Nirmala Nataraj is a San Francisco Bay Area-based writer with a background in science writing and a focus on photography.

Reviews for Earth and Space: Photographs from the Archives of NASA

This glorious, pictorial tour of the universe opens with a foreword by everyone's favorite science guy, Bill Nye, who rightly reminds readers of the fragility of our planet. Following an introduction by the author, more than 100 photos gleaned from NASA's archives are showcased, beginning with photos depicting Earth from space (first captured by the Apollo program) and progressing through photos of the individual planets. Solar flares, nebulae, comet dust, satellite galaxies, and more are all here as well, in stunning color-enhanced images. Each picture is accompanied by a descriptive caption, offering information on the location of the phenomena, related planetary or interstellar history, and when and how the photo was taken. -- School Library Journal--- Delve into the great beyond with these awe-inspiring photos from NASA's archive. -- Entertainment Weekly---