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This supplement contains observation and research projects authored by Steve McMillan, as well as projects for the Starry Night ProTMplanetarium software by Erin O'Connor (Santa Barbara City College). ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: National Academy of Sciences in 1969 in 52 pages; Subjects: Space flight to the moon; Moon; Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science; Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Astronomy; Science / Astronomy; Science / Astrophysics & Space Science; Technology & Engineering / Aeronautics & Astronautics; ... Read more

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Physics at the beginning of the twenty-first century has reached new levels of accomplishment and impact in a society and nation that are changing rapidly. Accomplishments have led us into the information age and fueled broad technological and economic development. The pace of discovery is quickening and stronger links with other fields such as the biological sciences are being developed. The intellectual reach has never been greater, and the questions being asked are more ambitious than ever before. "Physics in a New Era" is the final report of the NRC's six-volume decadal physics survey. The book reviews the frontiers of physics research, examines the role of physics in our society, and makes recommendations designed to strengthen physics and its ability to serve important needs such as national security, the economy, information technology, and education. ... Read more