101 Outer Space Projects for the Evil Genius

BLAST OFF TO THE FINAL FRONTIER WITH 101 OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD PROJECTS YOU CAN EASILY BUILD YOURSELF!The sky is not the limit! If you yearn to touch the stars, 101 Outer Space Projects for the Evil Genius has everything you need to explore the universe from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're a beginner stargazer or a more experienced astronomer, you'll find an outstanding project to satisfy you, from model rockets and celestial maps to space robots, GPS systems, and much, much more.

Full of easy-to-follow plans and clear schematics for each project, as well as lists of materials and tools so you know exactly what's involved before you begin, 101 Outer Space Projects for the Evil Genius

400 dazzling illustrations that let you build each of the 101 amazing how-to projects visually

First-hand experiences and case studies to help you make the most out of each project

Frustration-factor removal-needed parts are listed, along with sources

101 Outer Space Projects for the Evil Genius provides you with all the plans, instructions, parts lists, and sources you need to:

• Use GPS systems
• Experiment with model rockets
• Navigate your way through the universe using your computer
• Build your own telescope, radio telescope, and planetarium
• Read celestial maps of heavenly bodies
• Create a Mars rover to explore your home
• Design your own International Space Station

Table of Contents

Introduction: Space is the Place
Ch 1. Let's Go Where No Evil Genius Has Gone Before
Ch 2. 3-2-1, Blast Off
Ch 3. Take a Left at Alpha Centauri
Ch 4. Make Contact
Ch 5. On Your Mark, Get SET
Ch 6. You Can't Tell the Stars Without a Map
Ch 7. One Eye on the Sky
Ch 8. Your First Job Is on Mars
Ch 9. Build Your Own ISS in Your Backyard
Ch 10. You Mean the Big Dipper Isn't an Ice Cream Cone?
Ch 11. OK, Go Make Your Own Heavenly Bodies
Appendix A: Resources
Appendix B: A Celestial Almanac
Index