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Author:
Waldman, Ariel, author.
Title:
Out there : the science behind sci-fi film and tv / Ariel Waldman ; foreword from astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison ; illustrated by Phil Wheeler.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
Running Press,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
ix, 134 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Other Authors:
Wheeler, Phil (Illustrator), illustrator.
Jemison, Mae, 1956- writer of foreword.
Contents:
Beyond Earth -- Spacesuits -- Astronauts -- Loneliness -- Artificial intelligence -- Extraterrestrial civilizations -- Living on mars -- Getting out there -- Asteroids -- Artificial gravity -- Cloning -- Offworld societies -- Alien language -- The end of Earth -- Giant aliens -- Black holes -- Suspended animation -- Starships.
Summary:
"Explore the science behind some of your favorite popular science fiction tropes--from escaping a black hole to riding a space elevator to the stars--in this illustrated guide from NASA advisor and host of the popular Tested podcast Offworld"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0762481668
9780762481668
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1394022210
LCCN:
bl2023025424
Locations:
XSPE157 -- Atlantic Public Library (Atlantic)
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)
YTPG232 -- Clinton Public Library (Clinton)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

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