Space Oddities: An Astronomy Miscellany by Royal Observatory Greenwich
Let the expert astronomers at Royal Observatory Greenwich be your guides to the mysteries and the awe-inspiring science of the cosmos. This entertaining A5 size miscellany is packed with incredible discoveries, intriguing theories, and facts that are out of this world.
Get ready for a rocket-fuelled exploration of the Universe and all its wonders. This pocket-sized book is packed with hundreds of amazing facts such as:
- Will the Universe end?
- Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore?
- How far is a light year?
- How do you detect a black hole?
- How much did it cost to deliver a pizza to space?
- What is dark energy?
and many many more...
- English
- Hardback
- 176 pages, 50 colour illustrations
- 81.28 x 1.8 x 182.88 cm
BBC Sky at Night magazine review:
"This is a fantastic overview of a variety of concepts and intriguing facts, explained in an easily digestible way, with hints of humour to keep topics feeling light. Every chapter piqued my interest immensely, making me want to
go and explore many of the subjects in more detail. ★ ★★★*•"
Catherine Regan is a planetary scientist at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Surrey
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