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Simply Astronomy
Simply Astronomy
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This guide is the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who have little time but a big thirst for knowledge. It includes simple, easy-to-understand graphics, the latest astronomical information, user-friendly star charts, and essential advice on the practicalities of stargazing. The opening chapters provide an introduction to the Universe, a visual tour of the Solar System, and a guide to more distant objects. Later chapters describe how to navigate around the night sky and introduce some must-see constellations.
Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Astronomy and stargazing have never been more accessible! This comprehensive visual guide is designed to introduce beginners to the wonders of the night sky. With bold graphics and easy-to-understand text, you'll quickly grasp the constellations, planets, and astrological phenomena that captivate us.
Inside, you'll find:
- Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that visually explain astronomy, space, and the night sky.
- The latest astronomical information on black holes, gravitational waves, the origin of the Universe, and the planets of the Solar System.
- User-friendly star charts that guide you through the sky using brighter stars as signposts to locate harder-to-see objects.
- Essential advice on the practicalities of stargazing, from observing with the naked eye to using telescopes.
Each entry is pared back to cover the essentials more clearly than ever before. The opening chapters provide an introduction to the Universe, a visual tour of the Solar System, and a guide to more distant objects such as stars and galaxies.
Concepts such as the Big Bang, gravity, and space-time are introduced and explained along the way. Later chapters describe how to navigate around the night sky and introduce some must-see constellations, complete with simple star charts.
Whether you're a complete beginner or simply want a jargon-free reference to astronomy and stargazing, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. So grab your telescope and get ready to explore the Universe!
Weight: 460g
Dimension: 156 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241446713
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