Can You Get Music on the Moon?

Name: Can You Get Music on the Moon? - Penguin Random House South Africa
SKU: 9780241522196
Price: 355.00 ZAR
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Sheila Kanani

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Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have played musical instruments in space?Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!You'll discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space – for example:Did you know you can get marsquakes as well as earthquakes?Or that the president of the United States once made a phone call to the moon?Or that astronaut Chris...

About the Author

Sheila Kanani

Dr Sheila Kanani MBE is a planetary scientist, EDI consultant, space educator and author, with a background in astrophysics and astronomy research from UK universities. She regularly acts as a science ambassador, visiting schools and speaking at events, and is an advocate for diversity in physics and astronomy. Sheila runs her company Her Place For Space from home, and enjoys walking on her local beach with her family of boys, playing sports, gazing at the stars, reading and eating (preferably reading whilst eating!). Her favourite planet is Saturn.