Earthcam
Watching the World from Orbit
Published on 27. October 2006
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-7153-2484-4 (ISBN)
Description
For the past 40 years, satellites have been sent into space to look back at our amazing planet, and at the same time scientists have been recording the intimate details of life on earth with ever more sophisticated imaging technology. From the ice caps to deserts, cities and landmarks to volcanoes and forest fires, "Earthcam" brings together the most spectacular images captured of our home planet into a remarkable visual spectacle.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-2484-4 (9780715324844)
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Terry Hope | N.A.S.A.
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Person
Terry Hope is an award-winning journalist and author. He has written for numerous photographic magazines, and was most recently Editor of Professional Photographer. He is a regular contributor to The Times, the Sunday Telegraph and The Guardian and is the author of Spacecam. He lives in Brasted, Kent.
Content
Introduction; 1 The World Viewed; Geography; Oceans and Seas; Poles, Deserts and Remote Regions; Cities and Landmarks; Weather and Natural Events; 2 The World Modelled; Interpreting the Earth; Climate Data; 3D Projections; Index; Picture Credits; Acknowledgments; Websites.