Astrotripping

A Cosmic Joyride

Eagle Gamma

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Worlds O Wisdom
14 November 2020

Astronomy, space & time; Transport: general interest; Cycling; Travel & holiday guides; Adventure holidays

Series: Wonderlust

Astrotripping: A Cosmic Joyride is an astrophysics travel adventure by Eagle Gamma. It takes you on a thrilling ride through North America to visit the top telescopes.

Visit a shining pool of liquid mercury in the forests of British Columbia, Canada, where astronomers probe the Earth's atmosphere and prepare the next generation of megascopes. Learn why the Vatican runs an advanced telescope in the state of Arizona. Observe the construction of a gigantic radio dish on an extinct volcano in Mexico, to peer deep into the evolution of structure in the universe. See observatories without mirrors or lenses, bizarre interpretations of gravity, a massive new camera to televise the stars, a set of robotic telescopes, and more!

By: Eagle Gamma
Imprint: Worlds O Wisdom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9782957532308
ISBN 10: 2957532301
Series: Wonderlust
Pages: 422
Publication Date: 14 November 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Eagle Gamma writes about science, technology, and culture. His writing appears in publications of the BBC, US Department of Energy, as well as numerous popular magazines like Sky & Telescope. In addition to writing, Eagle travels internationally, largely by bicycle. So far, Eagle has traveled through North America and the Caribbean. Also, Eagle produces 3D animations, games, glasses, and synthetic life forms. Learn more at eaglegamma.com!

Reviews for Astrotripping: A Cosmic Joyride

"""Very well done!"" - Dr. Adrian Bejan, winner of Benjamin Franklin Medal, recipient of 18 honorary doctorates in 11 countries, author of 30 books and over 650 scientific articles, professor of engineering at Duke University."