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Finden auch Sie die Weiten des Kosmos faszinierend und fragen sich, wie Wissenschaftler so viel über Objekte in unerreichbarer Ferne wissen können? "Astronomie für Dummies" bringt Ihnen das Universum näher: Erkunden Sie unser Sonnensystem, ferne Galaxien und die Milchstraße. Lesen Sie wie in einem Krimi von schwarzen Löchern, dem Asteroidengürtel und der Entstehung des Universums. Außerdem gibt Stephen Maran viele Tipps zur richtigen Ausrüstung eines Astronomen. So können Sie schon bald selbst nach den Sternen greifen.

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Embark on your own personal journey into the night sky. Stardate: Today! Ever catch yourself staring up at the night sky and wondering just what the heck is out there? While no one book can answer all your questions, Astronomy For Dummies will take you on a tour through the Milky Way (and beyond!) that describes some of the most fascinating objects in the universe. This book comes complete with online access to chapter quizzes and downloadable full-color astronomical photos of our universe, as well as easy-to-follow explanations of the eye-popping wonders and gorgeous interstellar objects that populate our solar system, galaxy, and universe. You’ll find: Brand-new star charts for the northern and southern hemispheres, as well as descriptions of the latest tech tools for amateur astronomers Lists of the most recently discovered exoplanets, exomoons, and exocomets hurtling through the cosmos The latest timelines for dazzling solar events and maps to the best places to see them live and in-person Filled with discussions of the biggest and greatest new breakthroughs and an 8-page color insert packed with unbelievable, full-color photographs, Astronomy For Dummies is a can’t-miss book that will ignite a passion for understanding the mysteries of the universe in children and adults alike!

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Take a trip to the origins of the Universe. Visit the Sun and the Moon. Fly across galaxies and see stars born and die. Visit Black Holes and find out about the Big Bang. This book gives you all the latest, most up-to-date information on the Universe and space exploration. AGES: 6 plus AUTHOR: Anne McRae has worked in children's reference publishing for 30 years. She has edited and written many books. Studio Muti is a creative studio of illustrators based in Cape Town, South Africa. SELLING POINTS: . Written as though children were taking a trip across the Universe . Includes a free app with videos from NASA, ESA and other international space agencies . Explores the future, from space tourism to colonies on the Moon and Mars and deep space travel . Edited and reviewed by NASA astronomer Dr Stephen Maran

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