Star Trek, the official guide to our universe : the true science behind the starship voyages / Andrew Fazekas ; foreword by William Shatner.
"As Star Trek celebrates its 50th anniversary, this book reveals the real science behind its fantastic and beloved fictions, inviting readers to step outside, gaze up at the night sky, and observe some of the destinations the Starfleet has visited. Many of the galactic destinations featured in Star Trek over the years—multiple star systems, alien worlds, supernova explosions, emission nebulae, voracious black holes—are scientifically valid, so much so that one can step out and view them in the night sky. In this book astronomy educator Andrew Fazekas, “The Night Sky Guy,” takes you on that journey, starting with specific Star Trek voyages, explaining the science behind them, and guiding you in observing and learning more about the real-universe corollaries of planets and places in the Star Trek universe.With a foreword from William Shatner and stunningly illustrated with hundreds of full-color images—some artists’ interpretations and some real images generated by the most recent NASA missions—plus stills of favorite Star Trek scenes and characters, Star Trek The Official Guide to Our Universe uses Star Trek to teach astronomy, taking every reader on a voyage of discovery."-- Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426216527
- Physical Description: 237 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Washington, District of Columbia : National Geographic, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016.
Content descriptions
General Note: | At head of title: National Geographic. Includes episode guide and index. |
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Subject: | Astronomy. Star Trek films. Star Trek television programs. Solar system. Outer space. |
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