Murmurs Of Earth: The Voyager Interstellar Record
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Carl Sagan, F.D. Drake, Ann Druyan, Timothy Ferris, Jon Lomberg, Linda Salzman Sagan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder and Stoughton , 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Murmurs Of Earth: The Voyager Interstellar Record chronicles the ambitious project to create a message for the cosmos, detailing the contents and philosophy behind the golden record carried aboard the Voyager spacecraft. This compelling work presents the scientific and cultural considerations that shaped humanity's interstellar greeting, illustrating the profound hope and curiosity driving its creators. It uncovers the intricate process of selecting sounds, images, and greetings meant to represent Earth to an unknown alien civilization. The narrative captures the awe-inspiring scope of this endeavor, offering a unique perspective on our place in the universe and our desire for connection.
Author: Carl Sagan, F.D. Drake, Ann Druyan, Timothy Ferris, Jon Lomberg, Linda Salzman Sagan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder and Stoughton , 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Murmurs Of Earth: The Voyager Interstellar Record chronicles the ambitious project to create a message for the cosmos, detailing the contents and philosophy behind the golden record carried aboard the Voyager spacecraft. This compelling work presents the scientific and cultural considerations that shaped humanity's interstellar greeting, illustrating the profound hope and curiosity driving its creators. It uncovers the intricate process of selecting sounds, images, and greetings meant to represent Earth to an unknown alien civilization. The narrative captures the awe-inspiring scope of this endeavor, offering a unique perspective on our place in the universe and our desire for connection.