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Duncan John - A Concise Guide to The Stars & Planets (2nd Hand Softback)
SKU B000763
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Synopsis
A Concise Guide to the Stars & Planets explores the ultimate questions raised by our enhanced understanding of the universe, and provides an authoritative but accessible overview of the latest exciting developments in space research.
A compact and approachable introduction to amateur astronomy, A Concise Guide to the Stars & Planets covers the essentials of naked-eye and telescopic observation with the kind of clarity that makes the subject genuinely accessible to beginners without patronising those with a little more experience.
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Softback
- Condition : Very Good
- Category : Non-Fiction - Young Adults Non-Fiction
- Published : 2006 (Paragon)
- ISBN : 9781405473330
- SKU : B000763
- PPC : LL480gm
- RRP : Unknown
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
"This book is fantastic. This book gives you all the information you need to know about the cosmos in a simple way."
"I enjoyed this book a lot, and learned a huge amount about the stars. I used this book as something to dip into, and educate myself, which was very enjoyable with beautiful photographs and excellent simple presentation style, and very easy to read. Not a book for someone who already knows the topic, but a very good starter. I recommend it for this, and excellent value!"
"A wonderful book that explains to you what astronomy exactly is. This book is really cool because it explains the solar system and gives a short intro on each planet before they get into detail with them. Each chapter is dedicated to a different thing. It talks about the sun, the solar eclipses, etc. It explains about solar wind and solar flares and then they also explain about the other planets, galaxies & stars." - Goodreads Reviews.
AI Summary
Moving through the solar system, the constellations, and the broader mechanics of the night sky, the book combines clear explanatory text with charts and illustrations that make it a practical companion for use outdoors as well as a readable overview for the armchair enthusiast. Unpretentious and well-organised - a solid starting point for anyone looking up and wanting to understand what they're seeing.
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