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We all star-gaze. On a cloudless night we wonder about the extraordinary myriad of bright lights in the sky. But do we really understand what we are looking at? From earliest times, people have been intrigued by the night sky. Over the centuries they have developed ever-more ingenious devices, from binoculars to powerful telescopes to spacecraft powered by the Sun's rays. With these, they have explored everything we can see, from our Moon to the most hard-to-reach areas of space. Using specially devised star charts, this book helps readers identify particular constellations, recognize the difference between a star and a planet, and understand why the entire sky appears to spin. They will discover how stars are born and die, what nebulae are, and how comets and asteroids are formed. This book is packed with the latest stunning images of our Universe and is a must-have for all young, aspiring astronomers. Hang onto your seats for this informative, stellar tour of our amazing Universe!
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Astronomy & Space
- Astronomy
- Astronomy & Space
- Science, Nature & How It Works
Publisher : Scholastic Reference
Author : Sparrow, Giles
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2012-05-01
Number Of Pages : 112
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0545383749
ISBN-13 : 9780545383745
Item weight : 1.75 lb
Dimensions : 0.7 in x 8.9 in x 11.1 in
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