“A Breathtaking Window on the Universe: A guide to the observatory at the Roque de los Muchachos SECOND EDITION” (Non-Fiction).
by Sheila M. Crosby
164 pages (16 more than the first edition)
Welcome to the Roque de Los Muchachos, where 15 telescopes from 19 nations use the best night sky in Europe to explore the cosmos. Find out what it’s like to work in this strange world above the clouds. Learn about each telescope, how they’re run, and a little of what they’ve discovered.
Sheila Crosby knows the observatory well. She worked there as an engineer for nearly 12 years, and has been a tour guide there for three, showing hundreds of tourists, journalists and students around.
This book is written for the general public rather than professional astronomers, with over 120 photos and diagrams, and a full glossary of all the technical terms for non-geeks.
The second edition has information on another telescope (the KVA-60) , more details on the observatory’s history, interviews with two astronomers, and an explanation of how we are all made of stardust, plus lots of minor updates. That’s 16 extra pages, and it’s printed on better quality paper to do full justice to the photographs.
The recommended retail price is €17, but books bought through this website will cost just 15€ + P&P.
Reviews for the first edition:
I’ve learned more about astronomy, science and astrophysics in an hour’s tour of the GranTeCan telescope than I did in 15 years of full time education. Why? Because Sheila made it all such fun.
Her enthusiasm, sense of fun and ability to relate the most complex of scientific instruments and theories to everyday objects and situations make her tour immensely enjoyable and educational. If she had chosen a career in education rather than engineering she would have been one of those teachers or professors who mould young lives and inspire greatness.
Andrea Montgomery, Buzz Trips (http://buzztrips.co.uk)
– See more at: http://dragontree.sheilacrosby.com/blog/a-breathtaking-window-on-the-universe-second-edition-2/
Guía del observatorio astrofisico del Roque de los Muchachos
por Sheila M Crosby
148 páginas (A5). 12€ + gastos de envio
A la venta en http://dragontree.sheilacrosby.com/blog/products-page/espanol/una-espectacular-ventana-al-universo-2/
Bienvenido al Roque de Los Muchachos, donde 15 telescopios de 19 países aprovechan al máximo el mejor cielo nocturno de Europa para explorar el cosmos. Descubre lo que se siente al trabajar en este mundo extraño por encima de las nubes. Obtén información acerca de cada telescopio, cómo se organiza el trabajo, y un poco de lo que cada uno ha descubierto.
Sheila Crosby conoce el observatorio muy bien. Allí trabajó como ingeniera durante casi 12 años. Posteriormente y en los tres últimos años, ha trabajado como guía del mismo, mostrándoselo a cientos de turistas, periodistas y estudiantes.
Este libro está dirigido al público en general, más que a los astrónomos profesionales. Cuenta con más de 120 fotografías y diagramas, y un glosario completo de todos los términos técnicos para la gente que no son técnicos.
Más detallas en: http://dragontree.sheilacrosby.com/blog/products-page/espanol/una-espectacular-ventana-al-universo-2/
Reseñas:
He aprendido más acerca de la astronomía, la ciencia y la astrofísica en un tour de una hora del telescopio GRANTECAN que en 15 años de estudios a tiempo completo. ¿Por qué? Debido a que Sheila lo hizo todo tan divertido.
El entusiasmo, el sentido del humor y la capacidad de explicar el más complejo de los instrumentos científicos así como las teorías relacionadas con objetos y situaciones cotidianos hacen que la visita sea inmensamente divertida y educativa. Si hubiera optado por ser maestra o profesora en lugar de ingeniera, hubiese sido una buena fuente de inspiración para ellos y una gran profesional.
Andrea Montgomery, Viajes Buzz (http://buzztrips.co.uk)
A la venta en http://dragontree.sheilacrosby.com/blog/products-page/espanol/una-espectacular-ventana-al-universo-2/ Solamente 12€ más gastos de envio.
“A Breathtaking Window on the Universe: A guide to the observatory at the Roque de los Muchachos SECOND EDITION” (Non-Fiction).
by Sheila M. Crosby
164 pages (16 more than the first edition)
Welcome to the Roque de Los Muchachos, where 15 telescopes from 19 nations use the best night sky in Europe to explore the cosmos. Find out what it’s like to work in this strange world above the clouds. Learn about each telescope, how they’re run, and a little of what they’ve discovered.
Sheila Crosby knows the observatory well. She worked there as an engineer for nearly 12 years, and has been a tour guide there for three, showing hundreds of tourists, journalists and students around.
This book is written for the general public rather than professional astronomers, with over 120 photos and diagrams, and a full glossary of all the technical terms for non-geeks.
The second edition has information on another telescope (the KVA-60) , more details on the observatory’s history, interviews with two astronomers, and an explanation of how we are all made of stardust, plus lots of minor updates. That’s 16 extra pages, and it’s printed on better quality paper to do full justice to the photographs.
The recommended retail price is €17, but books bought through this website will cost just 15€ + P&P.
Reviews for the first edition:
I’ve learned more about astronomy, science and astrophysics in an hour’s tour of the GranTeCan telescope than I did in 15 years of full time education. Why? Because Sheila made it all such fun.
Her enthusiasm, sense of fun and ability to relate the most complex of scientific instruments and theories to everyday objects and situations make her tour immensely enjoyable and educational. If she had chosen a career in education rather than engineering she would have been one of those teachers or professors who mould young lives and inspire greatness.
Andrea Montgomery, Buzz Trips (http://buzztrips.co.uk)
– See more at: http://dragontree.sheilacrosby.com/blog/a-breathtaking-window-on-the-universe-second-edition-2/
