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The Starflight Handbook: A Pioneer's Guide to Interstellar Travel,Used
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The Starflight Handbook A Pioneer's Guide to Interstellar Travel'The Starflight Handbook is an indispensable compendium of the manyand varied methods for traversing the vast interstellar gulfdon'tleave the Solar System without it!' Robert Forward 'Verysensible, very complete and useful. Its good use of references andtechnical 'sidebars' adds to the book and allows the nontechnicaltext to be used by ordinary readers in an easy fashion. I certainlywould recommend this book to anyone doing any thinking at all aboutinterstellar flight or the notion of possibilities of contactsbetween hypothetical civilizations in different stat systems.'Louis Friedman Executive Director, The Planetary Society TheStarflight Handbook is the first and only compendium on planetEarth of the radical new technologies now on the drawing boards ofsome of our smartest and most imaginative space scientists andengineers. Scientists and engineers as well as general readers willbe captivated by its:* Indepth discussions of everything from nuclear pulse propulsionengines to inflight navigation, in flowing, nontechnicallanguage* Sidebars and appendices cover technical and mathematical conceptsin detail* Seventyfive elegant and enlightening illustrations depictingstarships and their hardware
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Starflight Handbook? A: The Starflight Handbook explores various methods of interstellar travel, discussing technologies and concepts that scientists and engineers are currently developing.
- Q: Who is the author of The Starflight Handbook? A: The book is authored by Eugene F. Mallove, who is known for his work in the field of space science.
- Q: How many pages does The Starflight Handbook have? A: The Starflight Handbook contains a total of 274 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Starflight Handbook is published in paperback format.
- Q: When was The Starflight Handbook published? A: The book was published on January 16, 1991.
- Q: Is The Starflight Handbook suitable for non-technical readers? A: Yes, the book is designed for both technical and non-technical readers, featuring non-technical language alongside detailed sidebars for those seeking more in-depth information.
- Q: What can readers expect to find in The Starflight Handbook? A: Readers will find in-depth discussions on topics like nuclear pulse propulsion and in-flight navigation, along with seventy-five illustrations of starships and their hardware.
- Q: Does The Starflight Handbook include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features seventy-five illustrations that help visualize the concepts and technologies discussed.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The Starflight Handbook is available in new condition.
- Q: What category does The Starflight Handbook fall under? A: The book is categorized under Astronautics & Space Flight.