People have been inspired by the colourful shifting lights of the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis for thousands of years, with modern-day adventurers travelling to aurora hotspots in the hope of getting a glimpse of them.
Fundamental core elements of the study of Earth and the universe’s structure, components, and essential characteristics. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation.
This is an unusual and practical guide to the sky as we see it -- with the naked eye. Leads the reader from the stars to the Sun, Moon and various planets, to comets and meteors, and the Southern Hemisphere.
Who knows what Brian May was thinking when he wrote ""We Will Rock You"" for Queen? As a lifelong astrophysics aficionado, he may have been thinking about the origins of the universe. He's certainly been thinking about it lately. May, a freshly minted astrophysics Ph.D., joins forces with legendary astronomer Patrick Moore and astrophysicist ......
Explains how to observe everything, from the moon to meteor showers, with binoculars and provides safety tips for viewing eclipses. This guide also includes separate sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall that give advice on what to look for and how to optimise your viewing.
How far is a light year? Why isnt Pluto a planet anymore? Will the Universe end? What exactly is dark energy? How much does it cost to deliver a pizza to space? Uncover the answers to some of the most puzzling questions about space in this entertaining and informative miscellany from the expert astronomers at Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Explore the night skies with this beautiful illustrated monthly guide to the stars and planets. This large-format almanac allows you to step outside and track the planets, locate the Milky Way, recognise the constellations of the zodiac and watch meteor showers. Stargazers' Almanac 2025 is a beautiful month-by-month guide to the night skies. It's ......
The first ever detailed reference to asteroids, from their history to their classification and role in bringing metals and life to planet Earth, written at a level for general readers. It also tells the story of a unique NASA mission to one asteroid, Bennu, and how a spacecraft collected material from its surface and returned it to Earth.
A beautiful illustrated monthly guide to exploring the stars and planets which is designed for naked-eye astronomy perfect for both enthusiasts and beginners. With eco-friendly printing and packaging.