Description: Earth at Night: Our Planet in Brilliant Darkness. NASA 2019 Softcover, 4to (approx. 10" x 11" in.), 182pp., profusely illustrated. Condition: Like New: Bright, crisp, unread/unused copy with slight shelf wear to cover corners and no other readily noticeable or significant cosmetic defects. Book Description: Earth at Night: Dazzling photographs and images from space of our planet’s nightlights have captivated public attention for decades. In such images, patterns are immediately seen based on the presence or absence of light: a distinct coastline, bodies of water recognizable by their dark silhouettes, and the faint tendrils of roads and highways emanating from the brilliant blobs of light that are our modern, well-lit cities. For nearly 25 years, satellite images of Earth at night have served as a fundamental research tool, while also stoking public curiosity. These images paint an expansive and revealing picture, showing how humans have illuminated and shaped the planet in profound ways since the invention of the light bulb 140 years ago. These lights and the darkness tell stories about our planet—stories that this volume will present for your consideration. Earth at Night will show how humans and natural phenomena light up the darkness, and how and why scientists have observed Earth’s nightlights for more than four decades using both their own eyes and spaceborne instruments. It is an engaging and fascinating story; come along for the adventure!
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Book Title: Earth at Night
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Book Series: NASA
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: NASA
Original Language: English
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Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Edition: First Edition
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Publication Year: 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Era: 2010s
Author: NASA
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Genre: Environment, Nature & Earth
Topic: Aerospace, Exploring Earth, Geography, Space Exploration, Spacecraft
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 182