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How the Universe works - and how we explore it - explained in simple words and clever graphics. The clearest, most visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. How Space Works shows you the different types of object in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from your quasars) and introduces you to some of the strangest and most wonderful things known to science, including dark matter particles and ancient white dwarf stars that are almost as old as the Universe itself. The book starts with an explanation of our view of the Universe from Earth, then takes a tour of the Solar System, the stars and galaxies, and the furthest reaches of space. The last chapter looks at the technology we use to explore the Universe, from the International Space Station to Mars rovers and the new and revolutionary reusable rockets. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks - and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and- answer features - this is the perfect introduction to astronomy and space exploration. No library descriptions found. |
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It covers anything and everything to do with the universe, near to far. For me just an amazing display of the wonders. There is still so much we don't know but our space telescopes have provided so much. We still don't know what that dark matter is. The great mystery of what's out there. Eventually we will. It would be great if it is chocolate, but not likely.
It wraps up the final chapter with space hardware and what we are doing and will be doing with exploration. A bit technically wonky but the upcoming moon exploration system is truly going to be exciting.
I had to think how far behind we are when compared to what we thought might be with "2001 A Space Odyssey". But we will get there eventually and it is just about time and that looks nearly unlimited provided we don't get hit by an asteroid or meltdown from within. ( )