Astronomy in the UK
Produced by the Royal Astronomical Society, this booklet reviews British astronomy and space science. It includes articles on discoveries and achievements of UK scientists, current projects, plans for the future, careers information, and advice for schools and students. Topics include: • The electromagnetic universe •…
Lunar Exploration
Produced by the Royal Astronomical Society, this information booklet looks at how our knowledge of the Moon has been built up through observation, unmanned exploration and the lunar landings of the Apollo missions. Sections include: • Experiments on the Moon • Moon rocks • Structures on the lunar surface…
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Infrared Astronomy
Produced by the Royal Astronomical Society, this booklet describes the advances and uses of infrared astronomy. Using this wavelength to observe the universe allows astronomers to visualise phenomena such as dust clouds involved in the formation of new stars and identify elements present in the atmosphere of distant planets. There…
A New View of the Universe
Produced by the Royal Astronomical Society, this booklet contains a series of articles that examine modern astronomy. They examine why astronomy matters and the sometimes surprising ways in which it affects our lives. Articles include: • Revealing the secrets of gamma-ray bursts • The search for gravitational waves…
Geophysics in the UK
Produced by the Royal Astronomical Society, this booklet gives an overview of UK research, within the fields of geophysics and planetary science. It includes articles on: • Asteroids and comets • Gas giants, Earth's near neighbours • The Magnetosphere • Earth's upper atmosphere • Air,…