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The Knowledge: Stargazing

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

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Astronomy is the oldest science, probably because you can do it just with your eyes. From time immemorial, people across the globe have looked up at the skies and wondered. In Stargazing Maggie Aderin-Pocock gives an overview of the universe as we see and know it today, and explains what its components: earth, moon, solar system etc., mean and where we fit in. She shows us what can be seen with the naked eye as well as discussing stargazing equipment from astronomical binoculars to setting up your own telescope. Punctuated throughout with Maggie's top 10s - from Top 10 Interesting Bodies in Space to Top 10 Mysteries of the Universe and Top 10 Dark Sky Locations - this is a fascinating and very accessible guide to understanding our universe.

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The Book of the Moon

A Guide to Our Closest Neighbor

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

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A Guide to Our Closest Neighbor

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

The BBC’s “face of space” explores all things lunar in this comprehensive guide to the folklore, facts, and possible futures of our only natural satellite. Have you ever wondered if there are seasons on the moon or if space tourism will ever become widely accessible? So has Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, astronomer and host of the BBC’s docuseries, The Sky at Night. In this lucidly written guide, Aderin-Pocock takes readers on a fascinating lunar journey. Aderin-Pocock begins with a basic overview—unpacking everything from the moon’s topography and composition to its formation and orbit around the Earth. She examines beliefs held by ancient civilizations, the technology that allowed for the first moon landing, a brief history of moongazing, and how the moon has influenced culture throughout the years. Looking to the future, she delves into the pros and cons of continued space travel and exploration. Throughout the book are sidebars, graphs, and charts to enhance the facts as well as black-and-white illustrations of the moon and stars.

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Abrams

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1683356020

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Webb's Universe

The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic History

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

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Webb's Universe

The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic History

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

The definitive and most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope, including its stunning images, written by pioneering space expert Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock With mind-blowingly detailed images from the world’s most powerful telescope, Webb’s Universe reveals the depths of our cosmos in all its jaw-dropping beauty. The first stunningly clear images of the very depths of the universe using James Webb’s groundbreaking infrared technology were released in July 2022, forever changing the way we see and understand the origins of our existence. From the never-before-seen bright stars surrounding the cosmic cliffs of the Carina Nebula to the intricate details of dying stars to the first detection of a crucial carbon molecule, which forms the foundations of life as we know it, Webb continues to amaze us and inform us in equal measure. Bringing her passion as well as her expert knowledge of space and Webb in particular, Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock demystifies these stunning images and breaks down the essential science behind each picture, explaining what we’re seeing and learning from the world’s most powerful space telescope.

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The Book of the Moon

A Guide to Our Closest Neighbor

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The Story of the Solar System: A Visual Journey

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The Story of the Solar System: A Visual Journey

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

The nation's go-to woman for all things space... her joy for the subject is boundless' – The Guardian Take a new look at the world around you. What is a planet? Is there life on Mars? What makes Earth so special? Questions about our Solar System have fascinated us for centuries. Based on the latest scientific research, The Story of the Solar System will help you see the planets around us in a whole new light. Using colourful and easy-to-follow infographics, each planet becomes a character with a story of its own to tell, from Jupiter the King of the Solar System to ice oddity Uranus and outlier planet-but-not-a-planet Pluto. As space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock shows us, the story of Earth is best understood as part of its larger family, and The Story of the Solar System will bring that family to life.

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Random House

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1473534119

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The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing

My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

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The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing

My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Look up... The Art of Stargazing is the ultimate insider's guide to the night sky in which award-winning space scientist and The Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of stars. Take a tour of the 88 constellations and explore the science, history, culture and romanticism behind these celestial bodies. In this must-have handbook for budding stargazers - and anyone looking for a little more wonder in their lives - Maggie will help you to identify stars and teach you the basics of naked-eye observation, offering fascinating facts plus advice on kit, 'dark sky' locations and much more. Also included are beautiful illustrations to accompany each constellation and an easy-to-read sky map. With Maggie by your side, the night sky will truly come alive.

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Webb's Universe

The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic History

By: Maggie Aderin-Pocock

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The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic History

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The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing

My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky

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My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky

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The Knowledge: Stargazing

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Book's by Maggie Aderin-Pocock

The Knowledge: Stargazing

The Knowledge: Stargazing

The Book of the Moon

The Book of the Moon

Webb's Universe

Webb's Universe

The Book of the Moon

The Book of the Moon

The Story of the Solar System: A Visual Journey

The Story of the Solar System: A Visual Journey

The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing

The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing

Webb's Universe

Webb's Universe

The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing

The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing

The Knowledge: Stargazing

The Knowledge: Stargazing

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