The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science and Technology Come Alive

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Book Synopsis: The history of science is all around us, if you know where to look. With this unique traveler's guide, you'll learn about 128 destinations around the world where discoveries in science, mathematics, or technology occurred or is happening now. Travel to Munich to see the world's largest science museum, watch Foucault's pendulum swinging in Paris, ponder a descendant of Newton's apple tree at Trinity College, Cambridge, and more. Each site in The Geek Atlas focuses on discoveries or inventions, and includes information about the people and the science behind them. Full of interesting photos and illustrations, the book is organized geographically by country (by state within the U.S.), complete with latitudes and longitudes for GPS devices.

Destinations include:

Bletchley Park in the UK, where the Enigma code was broken
The Alan Turing Memorial in Manchester, England
The Horn Antenna in New Jersey, where the Big Bang theory was confirmed
The National Cryptologic Museum in Fort Meade, Maryland
The Trinity Test Site in New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was exploded
The Joint Genome Institute in Walnut Creek, California

You won't find tedious, third-rate museums, or a tacky plaque stuck to a wall stating that "Professor X slept here." Every site in this book has real scientific, mathematical, or technological interest--places guaranteed to make every geek's heart pound a little faster. Plan a trip with The Geek Atlas and make your own discoveries along the way.

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Looking to unleash your inner geek? Look no further than The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science and Technology Come Alive. This extraordinary traveler's guide takes you on a thrilling journey to 128 destinations worldwide where groundbreaking discoveries in science, mathematics, and technology have taken place or are happening right now. Whether you're in Munich exploring the world's largest science museum or marveling at Foucault's pendulum in Paris, every page is filled with awe-inspiring tales of human achievement.

Each featured site in The Geek Atlas is dedicated to iconic discoveries or inventions and provides fascinating insights into the exceptional individuals and the scientific breakthroughs behind them. Packed with captivating photographs and illustrations, this book is conveniently organized by country (and even states within the U.S.) for easy navigation. Detailed latitudes and longitudes are included as well, making it perfect for tech-savvy travelers armed with GPS devices.

Prepare to be amazed as you traverse destinations like Bletchley Park in the UK, where the Enigma code was cracked, or stand in awe at the Alan Turing Memorial in Manchester. Want to witness the birthplace of the Big Bang theory? Head to the Horn Antenna in New Jersey. Or perhaps the National Cryptologic Museum in Fort Meade, Maryland, where the secrets of encryption unfold, is more to your liking. And for those seeking a profound historical experience, visit the Trinity Test Site in New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb forever changed the world.

The Geek Atlas ensures that you won't find yourself at lackluster, uninspiring museums or staring at plaques of little significance. Instead, every site listed guarantees a thrilling encounter with real scientific, mathematical, or technological wonders that will set your heart racing. So why wait? Embark on an adventure like no other with The Geek Atlas, and let your own discoveries shape the path ahead.

Plan your geeky getaway now!

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