Observing our Solar System
a beginner’s guide
$26.90
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
5 March 2023
Summary
Unveiling Our Cosmic Backyard: A Guide to Observing the Solar System
The ideal gift for aspiring astronomers!
The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet’s position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet.
In a few short generations, scientists have taken us from wonde…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008532611 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008532613 |
| Author: | Tom Kerss, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 5 March 2023 |
| Weight: | 180g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 148mm x 8mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“… such an informative and concise read that any beginner would be wise to grab a copy.” BBC Sky at Night Magazine
“High praise must be given for the photographs and diagrams that appear on each page: beautifully clear, accompanied with simple but to-the-point text… How he has packed so much in I do not know, but whatever his secret, it works.” BBC Sky at Night Magazine
About The Author
Tom Kerss
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London’s only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK’s largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.
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