Beyond Earth: Discovering the Solar System and Far Beyond
Carol Noble
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Joining in an extraordinary journey through the cosmos with "Beyond Earth: Discovering the Solar System and Far Beyond." This captivating book takes you on a comprehensive exploration of our solar system, revealing the wonders of each planet, from the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy giants of Uranus and Neptune. Dive into the mysteries of the Milky Way, our galactic home, and uncover the secrets of black holes, those enigmatic objects that warp the fabric of spacetime.
Delve into the latest space missions, like the groundbreaking James Webb Telescope, which is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. Explore the intriguing possibility of life beyond Earth, as you learn about the search for exoplanets and habitable worlds. Prepare to be captivated by stunning visuals and insightful explanations that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the vastness and wonder of our universe.
Duration - 3h 19m.
Author - Carol Noble.
Narrator - Digital Voice Ava G.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Kim Beasley ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Joining in an extraordinary journey through the cosmos with "Beyond Earth: Discovering the Solar System and Far Beyond." This captivating book takes you on a comprehensive exploration of our solar system, revealing the wonders of each planet, from the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy giants of Uranus and Neptune. Dive into the mysteries of the Milky Way, our galactic home, and uncover the secrets of black holes, those enigmatic objects that warp the fabric of spacetime. Delve into the latest space missions, like the groundbreaking James Webb Telescope, which is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. Explore the intriguing possibility of life beyond Earth, as you learn about the search for exoplanets and habitable worlds. Prepare to be captivated by stunning visuals and insightful explanations that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the vastness and wonder of our universe. Duration - 3h 19m. Author - Carol Noble. Narrator - Digital Voice Ava G. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Kim Beasley ©.
Language:
English
Beyond Earth: Discovering the Solar System and Far Beyond 1
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Chapter 1: Our Cosmic Neighborhood: The Solar System 4
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Introducing the Sun: A Star at the Center 4
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The Inner Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars 6
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The Outer Giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune 9
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Dwarf Planets and Beyond: Pluto, Ceres, and More 11
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Chapter 2: Exploring Mercury: The Swift Messenger 14
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A World of Extremes: Temperature, Gravity, and Surface 14
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The Caloris Basin: A Giant Impact Scar 16
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The Mysteries of Mercury's Magnetic Field 18
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Missions to Mercury: Mariner 10 and MESSENGER 21
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Chapter 3: Unveiling Venus: The Hellish Twin 24
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A Thick Atmosphere and Runaway Greenhouse Effect 24
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Volcanoes and Tectonic Activity: A Geologically Active World 26
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Exploring Venus: Magellan and the Venera Missions 29
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Potential for Life: Past and Present 33
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Chapter 4: Earth: Our Home Planet 35
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The Blue Marble: Oceans, Atmosphere, and Life 35
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Plate Tectonics: Shaping Earth's Continents 38
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The Moon's Influence: Tides and Stability 41
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Protecting Our Planet: Climate Change and Sustainability 43
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Chapter 5: Mars: The Red Planet and Search for Life 47
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Clues of Past Water and Potential for Life 47
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The Martian Atmosphere and Climate 49
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Missions to Mars: Curiosity, Perseverance, and Future Plans 51
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Colonization of Mars: Challenges and Possibilities 53
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Chapter 6: Jupiter: King of the Planets 57
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The Gas Giant: Composition and Atmosphere 57
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The Great Red Spot: A Massive Storm 60
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Moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto 62
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The Juno Mission: Exploring Jupiter's Interior 65
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Chapter 7: Saturn: The Jewel of the Solar System 70
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The Ringed Planet: Origins and Composition 70
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Moons of Saturn: Titan, Enceladus, and More 72
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The Cassini Mission: Exploring Saturn's System 75
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The Future of Saturnian Exploration 80
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Chapter 8: Uranus and Neptune: The Ice Giants 83
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The Distant Worlds: Composition and Structure 83
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Moons of Uranus and Neptune: Diverse and Unique 85
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The Voyager Missions: Encounters with the Ice Giants 88
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Studying the Ice Giants: Future Missions 91
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Chapter 9: The Milky Way: Our Galactic Home 95
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Spiral Arms, Black Hole, and Star Formation 95
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Types of Galaxies: Elliptical, Spiral, and Irregular 97
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The Galactic Center: A Supermassive Black Hole 99
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Exploring the Milky Way: Radio Telescopes and Satellites 102
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Chapter 10: Black Holes: The Mysteries of Gravity 105
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The Event Horizon and Escape Velocity 105
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Types of Black Holes: Stellar, Supermassive, and Intermediate 107
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Black Hole Formation: Collapse of Massive Stars 109
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The Event Horizon Telescope: Capturing Images of Black Holes 111
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Chapter 11: The James Webb Telescope: A New Era of Astronomy 114
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Infrared Vision: Observing the Early Universe 114
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Observing Exoplanets: Searching for Habitable Worlds 116
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Studying Star Formation and Galactic Evolution 120
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The Future of Space Telescopes: Beyond the James Webb 123
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Chapter 12: Beyond the Solar System: Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds 127
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Finding Exoplanets: Methods of Detection 127
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Types of Exoplanets: Gas Giants, Super-Earths, and More 130
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Searching for Life: Biosignatures and the Search for Habitable Worlds 133
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The Future of Exoplanet Research: New Telescopes and Missions 136
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