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Brian Jones (2) (1953–)

Author of Practical Astronomer

For other authors named Brian Jones, see the disambiguation page.

32 Works 454 Members 2 Reviews

Series

Works by Brian Jones

Practical Astronomer (1990) 158 copies
What Star? (2015) 34 copies
Night Sky (Fact Finders) (1990) 12 copies
Space Exploration (1989) 11 copies
Space: A Three-Dimensional Journey (1991) 7 copies, 1 review
2018 Yearbook of Astronomy (2017) 6 copies, 1 review

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Birthdate
1953
Gender
male

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Reviews

2 reviews
Beautiful paintings, NASA photographs, and amazing pop-ups combine to create a one-of-a-kind three-dimensional journey through our solar system. A spaceship lifts off from Mercury and takes readers through the cloud-shrouded mountains of Venus; the red Martian dust storms invite investigation. Travel past the volcanic moon of Jupiter, explore the mysterious rings of Saturn; orbit Uranus. [This interplanetary trip through our solar system includes the asteroid Ceres but does not include show more either Neptune or Pluto.]

Fold-out cards provide information for each stop along the way; pop-ups arise from breathtaking solar system paintings. A treat for space enthusiasts as well as for readers who appreciate fine art and the dimension created by the pop-ups.

Highly recommended.
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Received this book for an honest review on NetGalley. I’m so glad this has continued on into 2018. It is such a great resource, and has such great material even for an amateur astronomer. This will inspire you to step outside and look up on a clear night.

Just a workhorse our yearbook.

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Peter Bull Illustrator
f. 1948 James Illustrator
Per Ahlin Translator
Anita Sundman Translator

Statistics

Works
32
Members
454
Popularity
#54,063
Rating
3.2
Reviews
2
ISBNs
159
Languages
10

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