Author: Dilip M Salwi
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 164
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171670474
Description
Systematic study of the night sky and regular launchings of rockets into Space have led to the creation of astronomy Space. Here is a quiz book which would tickle your brain on these frontier subjects- with no limits, but only challenges to sharpen our intellect and tools.
Who is not bewitched by constellations, stars, planets and rocket launchings? Night sky and rockets have fascinated man from time immemorial. But it is only in the last century or so that systematic study of the night sky and regular launchings of rockets into Space have led to the creation of astronomy and space study.
Astronomers, astronauts, Space Pioneers, Telescopes, Satellites, rockets , Stars, Galaxies, ancient Astronomy, Literature, Science Fiction, Quotations, Awards, Culture, etc., are the diverse subjects from which questions have been selectively picked to provide a holistic view of astronomy and space. Besides, there is the Indian scene, and as many as seventy photographs to be identified.
Contents
ASTRONOMY
First Things First
Pioneers and Inventors
Observatories and Instruments
Principles and Units
Heavenly Bodies and the Universe
Observational
Nicknames, Terms, And Values
The Past
Calendars and Dates
Literature and Quotes
Culture and Myths
Records and Curiosities
Astronomy in India
Societies, Awards, and Expeditions
Books and Journals
Topical , Futuristic, and Others
SPACE
Pioneers
Vehicles
Flights
Names and Subjects
Dates
Societies, Awards, and Projects
Literature and Quotes
Printed Literature
Curiosities and Politics
Establishments and India
Topical and Futuristic
Miscellany
Answers