Showing results for "Moons" in World

Why? Get answers to all the questions you have about the solar system! This insightful, multi-volume series provides answers to the many questions churning in a young scholar's mind.

sleee storys

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell. We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now...

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was born. Desperate to beat the Russians into space, NASA put together a crew of the nation's most daring test pilots: the seven men who were to lead America to the moon. The first into space was Alan Shepard; the last was Deke Slayton, whose irregular heartbeat kept him grounded until 1975. They spent the 1960s at the forefront of NASA's effort to conquer space, and Moon Shot is their inside account of what many call the 20th century's greatest feat - landing humans on another world.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The riveting inside story of three heroic astronauts who took on the challenge of mankind’s historic first mission to the Moon, from the bestselling author of Shadow Divers. “Robert Kurson tells the tale of Apollo 8 with novelistic detail and immediacy...

Launius places American and Soviet programs on equal footing - following American aerospace engineers Wernher von Braun and Robert Gilruth, their Soviet counterparts Sergei Korolev and Valentin Glushko, and astronaut Buzz Aldrin and cosmonaut Alexei Leonov - to highlight key actions that led to various successes, failures, and ultimately the American Moon landing.

Step into a fascinating tale from 1835 as we explore the Moon Hoax, subtitled ‚AúA Discovery that the Moon Has a Vast Population of Human Beings.‚Aù Originally serialized in the New York Sun, this story presented itself as a genuine account published in the Edinburgh Journal of Science, with renowned astronomer Sir John Herschel purportedly at the helm. The narrative claimed that Herschel‚As telescope had uncovered astonishing man-bats and a myriad of other creatures, alongside remarkable lunar landscapes. Published at a time when newspapers served as both entertainment and information...

As they plunged into the depths, the sheer speed of their descent revealed the haunting skeletons of wrecked ships, remnants of past voyages, strewn at the base of the precipice. The moon, our most prominent celestial companion, is intricately woven into the fabric of life on Earth. We exist as an astronomical unit, influencing one another in both profound and perilous ways. The moons gravitational pull shapes our tides and gradually slows Earths rotation, but its impact doesnt stop there. It has long been implicated in natural disasters, leaving devastation in its wake. What other secrets ...

‘It didn’t matter that they were now three miles beyond their target site, that communications were dropping out and that they were running low on fuel. All that mattered to Neil as he searched for a safe spot to land was that boulders littered the surface below. “Thirty seconds,” called mission control. In truth, the flight controllers were now no more than spectators, just like everybody else. No more needed to be said. It was down to Armstrong

The year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the majestic river that bears his name. Just in time for this milestone, Douglas Hunter, sailor, scholar, and storyteller, has written the first book-length history of the 1609 adventure that put New York on the map. Hudson was commissioned by the mighty Dutch East India Company to find a northeastern passage over Russia to the lucrative ports of China. But the inscrutable Hudson, defying his orders, turned his ship around and instead headed west....

sleeep story

On October 4, 1957, a time of Cold War paranoia, the Soviet Union secretly launched the Earth's first artificial moon. No bigger than a basketball, the tiny satellite was powered by a car battery. Yet, for all its simplicity, Sputnik stunned the world.

MOON OF LIFE SHOW is where stories meet the soul. Hosted by Shabu Sheikh, each episode takes you on a journey through life’s emotions, dreams, and challenges — blending art, culture, and heartfelt conversations. Like the moon’s phases, every story has its own beauty, reminding us that even in darkness, there’s light. Join us for inspiring, honest, and thought-provoking moments that connect us all.

Morbid Texas is a podcast of all things morbid about our historic state. From hauntings and disasters, to serial killers and urban legends, Morbid Texas is sure to chill and thrill those that love the dark side of life.

Bedtime stories

Britain triumphed in the Moon Race long before Neil Armstrong took his legendary giant leap for mankind. This thrilling tale follows two daring adventurers from Lympne, England, who ventured to the Moon using an extraordinary antigravity coating instead of a rocket. Narrated by Mr. Bedford, the story unfolds as he befriends the eccentric inventor Mr. Cavor, becomes a believer in his groundbreaking research, and assists in building a remarkable sphere for space travel. Their expedition leads them to astonishing discoveries‚Aîair, water, and a labyrinth of caverns inhabited by an advanced ...

Kayleigh & Gator are diving deep into the Many mysteries of the moon, each month we will release two shows, one will be focused on the transitions of the lunar cycle during that phase, and we will discuss our own personal research into different astronomical & fringe studies & articles related to the moon, The other episode will be an interview based with an interesting guest to discuss the deeper depths of peoples understanding of the Lunar Satellite. Strap in Cosmonauts, Were getting weird

Tarot, Truth-telling and untamed conversations. Blood Moon Radio explores identity, intuition, and the magic of being too much.Welcome to Blood Moon Radio.A podcast for witches, women, and the wild.Blood Moon Radio brings you stories, conversations, and rituals for the spiritually curious, the bold-hearted, and those who know there is power in the shadows. This show explores women’s history, witchcraft, healing, rebellion, and the deeply personal path of reclaiming your voice — especially when the world has tried to silence it.WHAT TO EXPECT✧Interviews with writers, mystics, artists, and...

Make bedtime magical with Koala Moon – Bedtime Stories. Loved by parents, trusted by educators, and recommended by sleep experts, Koala Moon offers calming bedtime stories, soothing sleep meditations, and gentle sleep sounds to help children relax and drift off with ease. With over 500 original bedtime stories for kids, Koala Moon supports emotional well-being, reduces anxiety, and builds healthy sleep habits the whole family can rely on.

Make Bedtimes a Dream with Koala Moon! 🌙 Recommended by sleep experts, educators, and loved by parents worldwide, our 500+ episodes soothe anxiety, support emotional well-being, and teach valuable mindfulness skills. Bedtime stories and sleep meditations for kids, cozy sleep sounds and more to help kids fall asleep with ease.