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Titan is practically a planet in its own right, with a diameter similar to that of Mercury, methane rainstorms, organic soot and ethane seas. All of the most detailed knowledge on the moon's geology, volcanology, meteorology, marine sciences and chemistry are gathered together here to paint a factually accurate hypothetical future of early human colonization on this strange world. The views from Titan’s Mayda Outpost are spectacular, but all is not well at the moon's remote science base. On the shore of a methane sea beneath glowering skies, atmospherics researcher Abigail Marco finds herself in the middle of murder, piracy and colleagues who seem to be seeing sea monsters and dead people from the past. On the Shores of Titan’s Farthest Sea provides thrills, excitement and mystery – couched in the latest science – on one of the Solar System’s most bizarre worlds, Saturn’s huge moon Titan. "This riveting story, set against a plausibly well integrated interplanetary space, carries us along with its bright and interesting characters. We feel absolutely transported to a hauntingly beautiful and alien Titan through Carroll's masterful weaving of art and science." – Jani Radebaugh, Professor of Planetary Sciences, Titan dune expert, BYU "It's a fun read! Really makes Titan come alive, literally..." – Astrophysicist and author Ralph Lorenz .

Physics. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Popular Science in Astronomy. --- Planetology. --- Climatology. --- Astrophysics. --- Astronomy. --- Physique --- Planétologie --- Astrophysique --- Astronomie --- Space colonies -- Fiction. --- Titan (Satellite) -- Exploration -- Fiction. --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astrophysics --- Space colonies --- Titan (Satellite) --- Exploration --- Space sciences. --- Saturn (Planet) --- Satellites --- Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics). --- Planetary sciences --- Planetology --- Astronomical physics --- Astronomy --- Cosmic physics --- Physics --- Science and space --- Space research --- Cosmology --- Science --- Climate --- Climate science --- Climate sciences --- Science of climate --- Atmospheric science

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Drifting on Alien Winds explores the bizarre weather of alien worlds, from the blistering hurricane-force winds of Venus to the gentle methane rain showers of Saturn's giant moon Titan. Blinding bolts of lightning sizzle through Jupiter's skies, ammonia blizzards swirl through Saturnian clouds, and Earth-sized cyclones pinwheel across Uranus and Neptune. Late-breaking scientific discoveries from spacecraft, observatories, and laboratories reveal the mysteries of weather across the Solar System. Our knowledge of weather on other worlds has not come easily. Drifting on Alien Winds introduces the inventors, engineers, and scientists who struggled to launch the first probes that would help us to understand the atmospheres of other worlds. The untold stories of early engineering feats and failures, from small Soviet Venus balloons to advanced studies of blimps and airplanes for Mars and Titan, are showcased here, along with what we’ve learned and are still trying to learn about alien skies. Some of today’s most creative and scientifically feasible ideas for voyaging through distant skies are presented. With spectacular spacecraft images and stunning original paintings by the author, Drifting on Alien Winds is a feast for the eyes as well as the mind.

Astronautics. --- Astronomy. --- Astrophysics. --- Physics. --- Planetary science. --- Planets --- Planetary meteorology --- Space flights --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astrophysics --- Atmospheres --- Planetary meteorology. --- Planetology. --- Planetary sciences --- Planetology --- Meteorology --- Space sciences. --- Aerospace engineering. --- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences. --- Popular Science in Astronomy. --- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics. --- Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics). --- Space sciences --- Aeronautics --- Astrodynamics --- Space flight --- Space vehicles --- Astronomical physics --- Astronomy --- Cosmic physics --- Physics --- Aeronautical engineering --- Astronautics --- Engineering --- Science and space --- Space research --- Cosmology --- Science

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This classically styled, chilling murder mystery about an expedition under the ice of Jupiter’s ocean moon Europa, backed up by the latest scientific findings on this icy satellite. The science fiction premise explores real possibilities of exploring other bodies in the Solar System, including probing their possible astrobiology. Now that the most recent world war has concluded on Earth, human explorers are returning to exploration, carrying out a full-court press to journey into the alien abyss using tele-operated biorobotics and human-tended submersibles. Nine scientists head out to Jupiter’s icy ocean-moon. But at Europa’s most remote outpost, one by one, the team members who shared the cruise out begin to die under suspicious circumstances. All was well until humans begin diving into Europa’s subsurface ocean. The deaths have all the symptoms of some sort of plague, despite Europa’s seemingly sterile environment. Besides providing thrills, a science section covers the very latest in undersea robotics, discussing the assets future explorers may have available for exploring subsurface oceans on moons including Europa, Enceladus and Titan. The book explores the most recent results in Europa research, from safe radiation levels for human habitation, landing sites, subsurface ocean currents and makeup, possible plate tectonics, geyser activity on the surface, volcanic activity on the ocean floor, and Europa’s bizarre exosphere. The book also covers extremophiles and the various possible biomes on—and inside of—Europa.

Popular works. --- Astrobiology. --- Astronomy. --- Aerospace engineering. --- Astronautics. --- Popular Science. --- Popular Science in Astronomy. --- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics. --- Space biology --- Outer space --- Europa (Satellite) --- Exploration --- Bioastronautics --- Cosmobiology --- Jupiter II (Satellite) --- Jupiter (Planet) --- Satellites --- Biology --- Space sciences --- Aeronautics --- Astrodynamics --- Space flight --- Space vehicles --- Astrobiology --- Habitable planets --- Life --- Origin --- Aeronautical engineering --- Astronautics --- Engineering

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Although there is a chance that certain planets may be habitable for life, the moons of planets might have even more to offer. The ice moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune have taught us important lessons about new volcanic forms—cryovolcanism—and the bizarre landscapes sculpted by those erupting geysers. Glaciers, ice mountains, and vast canyons mold the faces of these worlds of ice and thunder. Yet, many ice moons and dwarf planets, including Ceres and Pluto, are in fact sea worlds, hiding deep oceans beneath their ice crusts. This book explores the frozen worlds beyond Mars, delving into the interior forces of migrating ice diapirs, seafloor volcanism and tidal friction, which help form the landscapes found above and biologically friendly environs buried below. It covers the latest research in the field and includes interviews with today’s foremost authorities, including astrobiologists Chris McKay (NASA Ames), Ralph Lorenz (Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory) and Karl Mitchell (Jet Propulsion Laboratory). Original art by the author enhances the concepts explored in the text, recreating some of the most remarkable landscapes on icy planets and moons.

Outer planets --- Dwarf planets. --- Exobiology. --- Satellites. --- Astrobiology --- Biology --- Habitable planets --- Life --- Planets, Dwarf --- Satellites --- Origin --- Astronomy. --- Planetary science. --- Planetology. --- Astrobiology. --- Popular Science in Astronomy. --- Planetary Sciences. --- Planetary sciences --- Planetology

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