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Topic: Space Missions: From Sputnik to SpaceShipOne
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cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-01-2006 08:59 AM
anybody seen this book?Space Missions: From Sputnik to SpaceShipOne: The History of Space Flight (Hardcover) by Jim Winchester $17.95 * Hardcover: 256 pages * Publisher: Thunder Bay Press; Bk&Poster edition (May 28, 2006) * Language: English * ISBN: 1592235808 Chris. |
ColinBurgess Member Posts: 2031 From: Sydney, Australia Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-01-2006 09:00 AM
Judging by the fact that it is 256 pages long and, according to the blurb on Amazon, "contains over 500 colour photographs and illustrations," that does not leave too much room for text on such a sweeping topic covering nearly four decades of space flight. It looks like another coffee-table style book, but that doesn't mean to say it mightn't be a nice one to have - the Amazon price is certainly okay.Colin |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-01-2006 09:25 AM
quote: Originally posted by ColinBurgess: Judging by the fact that it is 256 pages long and, according to the blurb on Amazon, "contains over 500 colour photographs and illustrations," that does not leave too much room for text on such a sweeping topic covering nearly four decades of space flight. It looks like another coffee-table style book, but that doesn't mean to say it mightn't be a nice one to have - the Amazon price is certainly okay.Colin
Colin,
yes, I have some doubts about it but I compared to the (well, it's amazon that recommened those titles...) following one- but ooops, see the price.. :-( Chris. International Reference Guide to Space Launch Systems (General Publication) (Paperback) by Steven J. Isakowitz, Joshua B. Hopkins, Joseph P., Jr. Hopkins
List Price: $74.95 Book Description This best-selling reference guide contains the most reliable and up-to-date material on launch programs in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. Packed with illustrations and figures, the third edition has been extensively updated and expanded, and offers a quick and easy data retrieval source for policymakers, planners, engineers, launch buyers, and students. New Features: New systems included are Angara, Beal's BA-2, Delta III and IV, H-IIA, VLS, LeoLink, Minotaur, Soyuz 2, Strela, Proton M, Atlas III and V, Dnepr, Kistler's K-1, Shtil, with details on Sea Launch using the Zenit vehicle. ; Completely updated, expanded, and standardized performance data. ; Updated flight records with added details (e.g. payload mass, delivery orbit, manifest type). ; More detailed failure descriptions ; Reorganized alphabetically by system (e.g., Angara, Ariane, Athena, Atlas, Beal, Delta, etc.) to reflect the international cooperation in vehicle development, marketing, and operation. ; SI units used throughout. ; New chapter on spaceports, with detailed maps Standard sections describe each of the launch systems in detail, including: One Page Vehicle Summaries, Cost, Availability, Performance Graphs for a Variety of Orbits, Flight History and Failure Descriptions, Vehicle Design and Technical Data, Payload Accomodations, Production and Launch Operations, Vehicle History --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Product Details * Paperback: 596 pages * Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast; 4th edition (October 2004) * Language: English * ISBN: 156347591X * Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches * Shipping Weight: 3.15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) |
mjanovec Member Posts: 3811 From: Midwest, USA Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 12-01-2006 11:17 AM
I purchased Jim Winchester's book on the Lockheed Constellation a while back and was extremely happy with his work...great mix of photos and text.It's hard to say how this new volume on spaceflight will be (appears to be different format and different publisher)...and it might be aimed at a more general audience. But based on his Constellation book and the low price, I might just give this one a shot. |
GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1309 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 12-01-2006 12:49 PM
I flipped through this book at Borders a few weeks ago. It's a survey of space projects and missions in "capsule" form; 1-2 pages per entry with color photos, artworks, and graphical presentation. It's a pretty attractive volume aimed at a general audience, but I didn't delve deeply enough into it to comment on its general accuracy or technical depth. It definitely looks like a value at the price, but I'd already met my space book quota for the month ;-)There are also companion volumes in the same format covering "The Solar System" and "The Night Sky" from an astronomical perspective. Each of the three includes a pull-out chart, which unfortunately I couldn't open w/o physically removing it from the book. Kevin |
Ray Katz Member Posts: 145 From: Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 12-01-2006 04:09 PM
I bought the book and like it. It's not particularly scholarly, but it has some interesting details that I didn't know about...though I'd check a second source for accuracy.I think it's worthwhile... |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-16-2006 04:17 AM
thanks all for your inputs and comments. They're much appreciated especially- unlikely for me to find it here in Geneva so I can't flip through it to figure out what it's "worth".Chris. |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-16-2006 04:45 AM
quote: Originally posted by mjanovec: I purchased Jim Winchester's book on the Lockheed Constellation a while back and was extremely happy with his work...great mix of photos and text.It's hard to say how this new volume on spaceflight will be (appears to be different format and different publisher)...and it might be aimed at a more general audience. But based on his Constellation book and the low price, I might just give this one a shot.
Since we've got a flight-worthy one over here, you will be probably interested in the following: http://www.superconstellation.org/
Chris. | |
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