View From Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (599 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1426218648 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Virts is one of the stars of the new IMAX film, A Beautiful Planet, released in April 2016. He wanted to be an astronaut ever since he read his first book about the Apollo missions when he was in kindergarten. He earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989, and a master of aeronautical science degree in aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In March 2015, Virts assumed command of the International Space Station, and spent over 200 days on it. About the Author Astronaut TERRY VIRTS grew up in Columbia,
Virts's book marries his stunning photographs with glimpses of everyday life in orbit. And amid this amazing show of Earth spectacles, he reflects on how the astronaut's point of view has shaped his life and spirit. Filled with magnificent photographs that will astonish and inspire, this book—and its intrepid author—becomes our guide to a new way of looking at the world.. Now as never before, Virts shares the astronaut's view of the world, offering astounding aerial views of our planet and the vastness that surrounds it. The colors, shapes, details—and the stories they tell—are endlessly fascinating. Celebrated NASA astronaut, pilot of the space shuttle, crew member on Soyuz, and commander of the International Space Station, Virts has spent more than 200 days in space—and very few of those days went by without his reaching for his camera. This majestic National Geographic photography book offers a spectacular view of Earth from outer space, featuring ae
Astronaut TERRY VIRTS grew up in Columbia, Maryland, outside of Baltimore. . He earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989, and a master of aeronautical science degree in aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He wanted to be an