National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space

by Linda K. Glover, Andrew Chaikin, Patricia S. Daniels

The National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space offers clear and concise explanations of the planets; telescopes; manned space flight; satellites; the origin of the universe; the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Edwin Hubble, and Stephen Hawking; and much more. The Encyclopedia of Space answers such questions as How vast is the Milky Way? What makes a satellite stay up? How does deep space affect our daily climate? Arranged in six thematic chapters, the Encyclopedia of Space brings together in one accessible volume the varied aspects of space science: the solar system, deep space exploration (manned and unmanned) and discovery, satellites and orbits, and the commercial, scientific, and military uses of space. Tables, diagrams, maps, and fact boxes provide additional information and value. The encyclopedia is enriched by recently declassified intelligence material and photographs from the U.S. Navy and the National Reconnaissance Office, the latest Hubble images, and essays written by leading professionals in the field, such as Kathryn Sullivan and Sylvia Earle. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who landed on the Moon with Neil Armstrong, wrote the foreword. Also published in German (2005): Die große National Geographic Enzyklopädie Weltall

Genres: Space, Science, Reference, Astronomy, Education, Photography, Nonfiction

416 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[James]

A magnificent oversized book full of vivid pictures and in-depth information - for me, it simultaneously makes me wish I could be one of the people who get to explore near-Earth space and humble at the realization of just how vast the universe is and how little of it any human being will ever be able to experience.

[Haley]

This book is great for any space project or anyone who just loves space! It has lots of awesome pictures and great information to go with it.

[Ali Syed]

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[Jimmy Cunningham]

Awesome!

[Sonia]

I had a very good time with this, and it earned the rating by keeping me properly invested. I enjoyed the sense of scale and the way the book uses its premise to push at questions bigger than the immediate plot. Linda K. Glover gives it enough control and personality that it feels like more than just a premise on a page. The pacing, mood, and central ideas all came together well enough that I was happy to keep turning pages. It had the right mix of substance and entertainment, which is always the sweet spot for me. Five stars because it delivered the kind of reading experience I always hope for.

[HB]

I learned that space is pretty neat. And I'm a big nerd. I learned the relative distance in light years of all the galaxies closest to ours. Good for a cozy sunday reading...

[Rachel Bayles]

Slow going in places, but beautiful and mesmerizing.

[Bonnskip24]

This book does a wonderful job of describing the space that our planet moves through and Man kinds exploration of it.