Author: F. Robert van der Linden
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
ISBN: 1588345815
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Experience the thrill of flying some of the world's most important airplanes and spacecraft. Best of the National Air and Space Museum provides unprecedented access to the most popular museum in the world. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts an average of seven million visits every year. The Udvar-Hazy Center—three football fields long and ten stories high—receives more than one million visits annually. Best of the National Air and Space Museum features the best of both museums, from the Challenger space shuttle and the Wright flyer to the Spirit of St. Louis and the stealth bomber. Robert Van der Linden, curator of aeronautics, has selected the most important, popular, and just plain impressive aircraft and spacecraft from the collections of both museums to be showcased in this beautiful book. Each page spread includes intriguing facts of the item's design, use, mission, specifications, and dimensions. A must-have for space and aviation buffs.
Author: F. Robert van der Linden
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
ISBN: 1588345815
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Experience the thrill of flying some of the world's most important airplanes and spacecraft. Best of the National Air and Space Museum provides unprecedented access to the most popular museum in the world. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts an average of seven million visits every year. The Udvar-Hazy Center—three football fields long and ten stories high—receives more than one million visits annually. Best of the National Air and Space Museum features the best of both museums, from the Challenger space shuttle and the Wright flyer to the Spirit of St. Louis and the stealth bomber. Robert Van der Linden, curator of aeronautics, has selected the most important, popular, and just plain impressive aircraft and spacecraft from the collections of both museums to be showcased in this beautiful book. Each page spread includes intriguing facts of the item's design, use, mission, specifications, and dimensions. A must-have for space and aviation buffs.
Author: National Air and Space Museum
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781588341976
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Curator of aeronautics Van der Linden, has selected the most historically important, popular, and just plain impressive aircraft and spacecraft from the collection of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and the Dulles Center.
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to museums
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
Author: Eve Zibart
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470380004
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Zibart guides travelers to the best cultural and historic sights in the nation's capital, and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits. She shows visitors how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities. Original.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Rules and Administration
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Author: National Air and Space Museum
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautical museums
Languages : en
Pages : 603
Book Description
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on H.R. 10771
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Author: United States. Congress. House. Science and Astronautics
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Author: John Healey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470879017
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The ideal companion guide for capturing awe-inspiring photos of Washington, D.C.! Whether using a compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable architecture in the world. Whether you aim to capture memorable photos of the White House, U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, or one of D.C.'s other many remarkable memorials, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible. You’ll discover suggested locations for taking photos, recommended equipment, what camera settings to use, best times of day to photograph specific attractions, how to handle weather challenges, and more. In addition, beautiful images of Washington, D.C.'s most breathtaking attractions and recognizable landmarks serve to both inspire and assist you as you embark on an amazing photographic adventure! Elevates your photography skills to a new level with photography secrets from professional photographer John Healey Presents clear, understandable tips and techniques that span all skill levels, using all types of digital cameras, from compact cameras to high end DSLRs Features Washington, D.C.'s main attractions in alphabetical order as well as thumb tabs on the pages so you can quickly and easily access the information you are looking for Shares detailed information and insight on critical topics, such as ideal locations to photograph from, the best time of day to shoot, camera equipment to have handy, weather conditions, and optimal camera settings to consider Whether you're a local familiar with the territory or a visitor seeing our nation's capital for the first time, this handy guide will help capture fantastic photos!
