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Astronomy: a visual guide / Ridpath, Ian; Sparrow, Giles; Stott, Carole 2018  Book
Stott, Carole Book
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Publication New York, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2018.
Description 352pGreyish black spine
Summary/Abstract Provides a comprehensive guide to the universe, from craters on the Moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, and includes maps of the night sky, profiles of constellations, and tips on using binoculars and telescopes.
Contents Part one. History. The beginnings of astronomy The rise of astrophysics Our place in the Universe Into orbit The race to the Moon Shuttles and stations Exploring the Solar System Unlocking the stars Pushing the limits. Part two. The Universe. Origins (The structure of the Universe The Big Bang The first stars and galaxies The expanding Universe The fate of the Universe) Phenomena (Star classification Stellar life cycles Multiple stars and clusters Variable stars Galaxies Planets of other stars) The Solar System (Our Solar System The Sun Mercury Venus Earth The Moon Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Comets and meteors Asteroids and meteorites). Part three. The Night Sky. Observation (The appearance of the sky Finding your way Starting observing Binoculars Telescope astronomy Astrophotography) The constellations (Mapping the sky Understanding the charts Guide to the constellations) Monthly sky guide Almanac
Standard Number 9781465473622 Hb.
Key Words Astronomy  ;  Constellations  ;  Stars  ;  Universe  ;  Solar system  ;  UOI - Solar System  ; 
Lexile 1360L 
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Traveler's guide to the solar system / Sparrow, Giles 2006  Book
Sparrow, Giles Book
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Publication London, Collins, 2006.
Description 224pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract A fanciful account of travel on planets and their moons, written as a guide for tourists.
Contents Introduction Travel essentials Up, up, and away From the earth to the moon Tourism at the extreme If you can't stand the heat A warm welcome to the Red planet Touring among the asteroids The ultimate package Lord of the rings Between the ice giants The outer limits Traveler's reference Afterword
Standard Number 9780061198298 Pb.
Key Words Astronomy  ;  Sun  ;  Stars  ;  Geology  ;  Planets  ;  Solar system  ; 
Satellites  ;  Interstellar trand 
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