It takes the average reader 5 hours and 3 minutes to read Solar Sailing by Colin R. McInnes
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Solar sailing - using the sun as a propellant - offers the possibility of low-cost long-distance missions that are impossible with conventional spacecraft. This first comprehensive book on this propulsion method provides a detailed account of solar sailing, at a high technical level, but in a way accessible to the scientifically informed layperson. Solar sail orbital dynamics and solar radiation pressure form the foundations of the book, but the engineering design of solar sails is also considered, along with potential mission applications.
Solar Sailing by Colin R. McInnes is 296 pages long, and a total of 75,776 words.
This makes it 100% the length of the average book. It also has 93% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 54 minutes to read Solar Sailing aloud.
Solar Sailing is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.
Solar Sailing by Colin R. McInnes is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Solar Sailing by Colin R. McInnes on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Solar Sailing on Amazon