Imaging our solar system : the evolution of space mission cameras and instruments / Bernard Henin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Henin, Bernard.

Series:

Springer-Praxis books in space exploration

Springer-Praxis books in space exploration, 2731-541X

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Imaging systems in astronomy.

Space photography.

Solar system.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer : Chichester, UK : Praxis Publishing, 2021.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

As we speak, stunning new snapshots of our Solar System are being transmitted to Earth by a fleet of space probes, landers, and rovers. Yet nowadays, it is all too easy to take such images for granted amidst the deluge of competing visuals we scroll through every day. To truly understand the value of these incredible space photos, we first need to understand the tools that made them possible. This is the story of imaging instruments in space, detailing all the technological missteps and marvels that have allowed us to view planetary bodies like never before. From the rudimentary cameras launched in the 1950's to the cutting-edge imaging instruments onboard the Mars Perseverance rover, this book covers more than 100 imaging systems sent aboard various spacecraft to explore near and distant planetary bodies. Featured within are some of the most striking images ever received by these pioneering instruments, including Voyager's Pale Blue Dot, Apollo's Blue Marble, Venera's images from the surface of Venus, Huygens' images of Titan, New Horizon's images of Pluto and Arrokoth, and much more. Along the way, you will learn about advancements in data transmission, digitization, citizen science, and other fields that revolutionized space imaging, helping us peer farther and more clearly across the Solar System.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Imaging the Unknown

Chapter 2. Destination: Moon

Chapter 3. The Race to the Planets

Chapter 4. Lost Opportunities and New Capabilities

Chapter 5. Ambitions Renewed

Chapter 6. The Inner Solar System in Focus

Chapter 7. Modern Missions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 3, 2022).

ISBN:

9783030904999

3030904997

OCLC:

1294345253

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.