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ISBN-13
9783319217284
Book Title
Racing the Moons Shadow with Concorde 001
ISBN
9783319217284
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Name
Racing the Moon's Shadow with Concorde 001: 2015
Item Height
235mm
Author
Pierre Lena
Publisher
Springer International Publishing A&G
Item Width
155mm
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Science, Astronomy
Item Weight
236g
Number of Pages
118 Pages

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This is the unique story of observing a total solar eclipse for no less than 74 consecutive minutes. On the summer morning of June 30, 1973, the Sun rises on the Canary Islands. But it is strangely indented by the Moon. The eclipse of the century has just begun. From the west, the lunar shadow rushes to the African coast at a velocity of over 2000 kilometers per hour. Astronomers on the ground will enjoy seven short minutes of total eclipse to study the solar corona - too short for Pierre Lena and seven scientists who board the Concorde 001 prototype, an extraordinary plane to become the first commercial supersonic aircraft. With Andre Turcat as chief pilot and a crew of five, at 17000 m altitude, the aircraft remains in the lunar shadow for 74 minutes, a record time of scientific observations not yet beaten and allowing for exceptional measurements. Science, technology, aviation and history combine in the story of a unique human adventure aboard a legendary aircraft, illustrated with a rich and original iconography. It reflects the wonderful domains that science and technology can open, and the passion in the professions they offer. A must read for every eclipse chaser and fan of true scientific adventures.On the summer morning of June 30, 1973, the Sun rises on the Canary Islands. But it is strangely indented by the Moon. The eclipse of the century has just begun. From the west, the lunar shadow rushes to the African coast at a velocity of over 2000 kilometers per hour. Astronomers on the ground will enjoy seven short minutes of total eclipse to study the solar corona - too short for Pierre Lena and seven scientists who board the Concorde 001 prototype, an extraordinary plane to become the first commercial supersonic aircraft. With Andre Turcat as chief pilot and a crew of five, at 17000 m altitude, the aircraft remains in the lunar shadow for 74 minutes, a record time of scientific observations not yet beaten and allowing for exceptional measurements. Science, technology, aviation and history combine in the story of a unique human adventure aboard a legendary aircraft, illustrated with a rich and original iconography. It reflects the wonderful domains that science and technology can open, and the passion in the professions they offer. A must read for every eclipse chaser and fan of true scientific adventures.

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Publisher
Springer International Publishing A&G
ISBN-13
9783319217284
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Author
Pierre Lena
Publication Name
Racing the Moon's Shadow with Concorde 001: 2015
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Science, Astronomy
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
118 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
236g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Pierre Lena
Series Title
Astronomers' Universe
Topic
Astronomy
Country/Region of Manufacture
Switzerland

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