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
Duration:00:00:05
Introducing the Sun: A Star at the Center 4
Duration:00:02:58
The Inner Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars 6
Duration:00:04:30
The Outer Giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune 9
Duration:00:03:28
Dwarf Planets and Beyond: Pluto, Ceres, and More 11
Duration:00:03:45
Chapter 2: Exploring Mercury: The Swift Messenger 14
Duration:00:00:05
A World of Extremes: Temperature, Gravity, and Surface 14
Duration:00:02:54
The Caloris Basin: A Giant Impact Scar 16
Duration:00:03:18
The Mysteries of Mercury's Magnetic Field 18
Duration:00:04:06
Missions to Mercury: Mariner 10 and MESSENGER 21
Duration:00:03:18
Chapter 3: Unveiling Venus: The Hellish Twin 24
Duration:00:00:04
A Thick Atmosphere and Runaway Greenhouse Effect 24
Duration:00:03:27
Volcanoes and Tectonic Activity: A Geologically Active World 26
Duration:00:03:48
Exploring Venus: Magellan and the Venera Missions 29
Duration:00:05:59
Potential for Life: Past and Present 33
Duration:00:03:05
Chapter 4: Earth: Our Home Planet 35
Duration:00:00:04
The Blue Marble: Oceans, Atmosphere, and Life 35
Duration:00:03:58
Plate Tectonics: Shaping Earth's Continents 38
Duration:00:04:12
The Moon's Influence: Tides and Stability 41
Duration:00:02:53
Protecting Our Planet: Climate Change and Sustainability 43
Duration:00:04:44
Chapter 5: Mars: The Red Planet and Search for Life 47
Duration:00:00:04
Clues of Past Water and Potential for Life 47
Duration:00:03:49
The Martian Atmosphere and Climate 49
Duration:00:02:31
Missions to Mars: Curiosity, Perseverance, and Future Plans 51
Duration:00:03:17
Colonization of Mars: Challenges and Possibilities 53
Duration:00:04:56
Chapter 6: Jupiter: King of the Planets 57
Duration:00:00:04
The Gas Giant: Composition and Atmosphere 57
Duration:00:04:19
The Great Red Spot: A Massive Storm 60
Duration:00:03:02
Moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto 62
Duration:00:05:14
The Juno Mission: Exploring Jupiter's Interior 65
Duration:00:05:45
Chapter 7: Saturn: The Jewel of the Solar System 70
Duration:00:00:05
The Ringed Planet: Origins and Composition 70
Duration:00:03:50
Moons of Saturn: Titan, Enceladus, and More 72
Duration:00:03:38
The Cassini Mission: Exploring Saturn's System 75
Duration:00:07:13
The Future of Saturnian Exploration 80
Duration:00:04:22
Chapter 8: Uranus and Neptune: The Ice Giants 83
Duration:00:00:04
The Distant Worlds: Composition and Structure 83
Duration:00:03:35
Moons of Uranus and Neptune: Diverse and Unique 85
Duration:00:04:51
The Voyager Missions: Encounters with the Ice Giants 88
Duration:00:03:28
Studying the Ice Giants: Future Missions 91
Duration:00:05:24
Chapter 9: The Milky Way: Our Galactic Home 95
Duration:00:00:04
Spiral Arms, Black Hole, and Star Formation 95
Duration:00:03:22
Types of Galaxies: Elliptical, Spiral, and Irregular 97
Duration:00:03:25
The Galactic Center: A Supermassive Black Hole 99
Duration:00:03:07
Exploring the Milky Way: Radio Telescopes and Satellites 102
Duration:00:04:31
Chapter 10: Black Holes: The Mysteries of Gravity 105
Duration:00:00:05
The Event Horizon and Escape Velocity 105
Duration:00:02:36
Types of Black Holes: Stellar, Supermassive, and Intermediate 107
Duration:00:02:48
Black Hole Formation: Collapse of Massive Stars 109
Duration:00:03:50
The Event Horizon Telescope: Capturing Images of Black Holes 111
Duration:00:03:51
Chapter 11: The James Webb Telescope: A New Era of Astronomy 114
Duration:00:00:06
Infrared Vision: Observing the Early Universe 114
Duration:00:03:36
Observing Exoplanets: Searching for Habitable Worlds 116
Duration:00:05:52
Studying Star Formation and Galactic Evolution 120
Duration:00:04:04
The Future of Space Telescopes: Beyond the James Webb 123
Duration:00:05:06
Chapter 12: Beyond the Solar System: Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds 127
Duration:00:00:06
Finding Exoplanets: Methods of Detection 127
Duration:00:05:18
Types of Exoplanets: Gas Giants, Super-Earths, and More 130
Duration:00:03:23
Searching for Life: Biosignatures and the Search for Habitable Worlds 133
Duration:00:05:38
The Future of Exoplanet Research: New Telescopes and Missions 136
Duration:00:05:06