Embark on an adventurous journey through the Universe, exploring 100 remarkable celestial objects designed for curious young minds aged 6-8. This visually stunning space book invites children to discover fascinating facts and captivating visuals, sparking their interest in astronomy and the wonders of space.
Discover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky. This practical guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognize different kinds of objects and showing you how they move through the sky over the course of the night and the year. It shows you how to understand and enjoy the cosmos, building your practical astronomy skills from the basics to more advanced techniques. Beginning with an explanation of the Universe itself - how big is it, what shape is it, how old is it, and will it end? - it then takes you on a tour around the night sky, building up your knowledge in simple stages. Practical advice begins with naked-eye observations, then illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how to set up and use binoculars and telescopes, and how to take your own pictures of the night sky
A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our solar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between. Includes 100 objects from throughout the universe, arranged from closest to our planet to farthest away. Discover the best-kept secrets of space
The Practical Guide to Astronomy
Stargazing for Beginners explains all you need to know to start studying the night sky. From what the universe is made from and how it works, to phenomena that are present in our solar system. It will also show you how to view these objects and charts where the stars and planets will appear at different times throughout the year.
How Astronomy Is Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe
Focusing on recent discoveries in space exploration, the book delves into profound questions about the universe, including the prevalence of life beyond Earth and the extent to which we can investigate the origins of the Big Bang. It also highlights the potential secrets and treasures that remain undiscovered within our Solar System, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.
In the last thirty years humans have probed the Universe, explored the Solar System and visited with spacecraft some of the most incredible places humans have ever laid eyes upon. We have expanded our knowledge slowly and surely, but still now only see a glimpse of the bigger picture. The Cosmic Keyhole explores the big discoveries of recent years and asks what’s next? How prolific is life in the Universe? How far back to the Big Bang can we probe? And what hidden treasures still await us in the hidden corners of our Solar System?