New Releases by Jacqueline Mitton

Ce dictionnaire d''astronomie, très complet et remis à jour, conviendra à tous les astronomes, qu''ils soient débutants ou confirmés. Il regroupe plus de 2 800 définitions exposées de manière claire et concise, avec un système de renvoi pour une information plus fouillée. Il couvre tous les domaines de l''astronomie classique ou actuelle avec les découvertes anciennes et les missions spatiales les plus récentes -, les diverses techniques d''observation, l''astrophysique et la cosmologie. Largement illustré, vous trouverez également des tables regroupant les informations essentielles à propos des étoiles, des constellations, des planètes et de leurs satellites. La traduction française présentée ici a été réalisée en collaboration avec l''auteur.

Rave reviews for Pluto and Charon: Ice Worlds on the Ragged Edge of the Solar System The story of the quest to understand Pluto and the resulting transformation of our concept of the diminutive planet from that of solar-system misfit to king of the Kuiper Belt is told in this book by Alan Stern and Jacqueline Mitton. Stern, a Plutophile to the core, is one of the most energetic, talented, and savvy planetary astronomers in the business today. Mitton, trained as an astronomer, is an experienced writer and editor of scientific books for nonscientists. Together they have created an immensely informative book . . . Written in an engaging and informal style, Pluto and Charon takes the reader step by step from the discovery of the ninth planet in 1930 to the current understanding of Pluto and its moon, Charon.-Sky & Telescope More than a book summarizing what we know about [the] planet, [Pluto and Charon is] about how far and how fast astronomical technology has come since 1965 . . . Stern and Mitton use the narrative of Pluto research to explain in comfortable, everyday language how such work is done . . . One of the nice touches in the book is that Stern and Mitton tell us something about each astronomer.-Astronomy Pluto and Charon presents the exploration of the ninth planet-written as a vivid historical account-for anyone with an interest in science and astronomy . . . the authors describe in simple language the methods researchers use to explore the universe and the way ever-improving instrumentation helps their knowledge advance.-Physics Today

A third edition of the title which contains the latest advances in the field of study. The dictionary has over 2,800 entries and encompasses classical and modern astronomy, giving the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae, and information on telescopes, observatories and space missions.

Providing information on extraterrestrials, this book covers everything from the first flying saucer sighting to the discovery of water on the Moon. Read about UFOs, Men in Black, the wired-up world of radioastronomy, the search for other life forms and film-star aliens.

Our Universe is full of mystery and excitement. The Marshall Children''s Guide to Astronomy provides young readers with the information they need to launch their own mission of discovery. Renowned authors, Dr Jacqueline Mitton and Dr Simon Mitton take the most complex of concepts and explain them in accessible, everyday language. Spectacular photography and illustrations depict such dramatic phenomena as supernovas and exploding galaxies. This stunningly illustrated book begins with the wider picture, looking out at the furthest depths of space and travelling back in time to the origins of the Universe. The reader then learns about galaxies, spectacular supernovas and other amazing space phenomena before discovering out solar system and the way in wich we observe the Universe from our own planet. Budding astronomers will delight in this comprehensive and enlightening guide. It provides hours of pleasure for the young astronomer and accessible information for school projects - an ideal combination of fun and fact.

Provides easy-to-understand answers to many of the questions young children ask about space, illustrated with see-through windows, together with informative text to take young readers on a fascinating journey through our solar system.

Discusses the many aspects of space, including the origin and nature of the universe, space travel, the solar system, and methods of observing the night sky.

Images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, including planets, stars, galaxies, quasars, and swirling clouds of gas, are accompanied by non-technical explanations

A survey of astronomy explains its goal and methods, discusses each planet in the solar system, and describes the life cycle of a star.

La guía básic del mayor espectáculo del mundo: la noche estrellada! Descubre los secretos que se ocultan en el cielo.

Containing over 2,400 entries, this wide-ranging dictionary encompasses all aspects of classical and modern astronomy and gives the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae, and observatories. Entries on telescopes and space missions show how astronomers have opened new windows on the universe, while exact definitions of terms used in modern astrophysics and cosmology allow access to the most-up-to-date research.

Describes the sun''s family of planets, moons, and comets based on information from space probes.

A description of the science of astronomy, the tools of the trade, and recent discoveries in the field.

Presents the basic physical, chemical, and optical laws underlying our observations of the heavens and summarizes current knowledge about astronomical and cosmological phenomena and activities

Presents an introduction to astronomy and the universe. Includes suggestions for simple observations and projects such as observing bright stars and making a shadow clock.