{"product_id":"50-things-to-see-in-the-sky-hb-9781911624004","title":"50 Things To See In The Sky Hb","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pavilion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781911624004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.49 x 13.49 x 1.19 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003eA beautifully presented, practical gift guide to 50 sights in the skies above us – complete with a glow-in-the dark front cover. Explained with fascinating, easy-to-understand commentary from astrophysicist and science communicator, Sarah Barker, and illustrated throughout with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson, each guide helps you locate an incredible sight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three main sections – and whether you use the naked eye, a telescope, or fall into a black hole of online research, you’ll discover the limitless wonder of the skies – from otherworldly phenomena on Earth like sun dogs, to planets, moons, stars, lunar craters and galaxy clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaked Eye: Learn how navigators travelled in the past by finding the North Star; say hello to our astronauts and learn how to spot the International Space Station; see a red supergiant star (Betelgeuse); and find out more about solar eclipses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Afield: Find out more about the next closest galaxy, Andromeda; learn about the discovery of Saturn’s ‘ears’ (or rings!); spot an alien storm that’s as big as the Earth; and track ‘Little Green Men’ and ice volcanoes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFar, Far Away: Learn how baby stars are created by the Pillars of Creation; marvel at the Hubble Deep Field; and unearth the brightest things in our universe, quasars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also includes advice on ideal conditions for observing the stars, telescopes and binoculars, and navigating the skies. With extra tips and a rundown of useful tools, you’ll find everything you need to get out there and look up!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAVILION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51085548552439,"sku":"9781911624004","price":365.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/3973\/5543\/files\/16994323482868.jpg?v=1788094838","url":"https:\/\/www.2027textbooks.co.za\/products\/50-things-to-see-in-the-sky-hb-9781911624004","provider":"2027Textbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}