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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…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
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!
Autorenporträt
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!