Children's Guide to the Night Sky
100 Things to See in Space
Published on 12. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-00-870033-1 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate book about space for children to gift this Christmas.
Explore the night sky with this fact-packed guide to astronomy for children aged 7+.
From planets to meteor showers, stars to satellites, kids will learn how, where, and when to see 100 things in space using binoculars, a telescope, or just their eyes.
Written by astronomer, Tom Kerss, and in partnership with the National Space Centre, it contains handy tips, easy-to-use star charts for each season and amazing facts about our solar system along the way.
Discover constellations, clusters and galaxies that are visible in the Northern Hemisphere
Explore planets, comets and asteroids
Find out about the moon's orbit and phases and how to view lunar eclipses
Learn how to take amazing photographs of the night sky.
Explore the night sky with this fact-packed guide to astronomy for children aged 7+.
From planets to meteor showers, stars to satellites, kids will learn how, where, and when to see 100 things in space using binoculars, a telescope, or just their eyes.
Written by astronomer, Tom Kerss, and in partnership with the National Space Centre, it contains handy tips, easy-to-use star charts for each season and amazing facts about our solar system along the way.
Discover constellations, clusters and galaxies that are visible in the Northern Hemisphere
Explore planets, comets and asteroids
Find out about the moon's orbit and phases and how to view lunar eclipses
Learn how to take amazing photographs of the night sky.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
334 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-870033-1 (9780008700331)
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Persons
Tom Kerss is a London-based freelance astronomer, astrophotographer, writer and speaker, specialising in the rewarding task of connecting people to their shared universe.
The National Space Centre visitor centre and educational charity (1078832) is home to the UK's largest planetarium, Tim Peake's spacesuit, Buzz Aldrin's 'under garments', giant rockets, satellites, a piece of the Moon (and Mars), as well as hundreds of other out of this world artefacts and hands on activities. This award-winning science and discovery centre, is situated in Leicester and dedicated to our journey into space. Every month brings something new, with special events, themed school holiday shows, workshops, talks and even science busking, so check out the website for full details.
The National Space Centre visitor centre and educational charity (1078832) is home to the UK's largest planetarium, Tim Peake's spacesuit, Buzz Aldrin's 'under garments', giant rockets, satellites, a piece of the Moon (and Mars), as well as hundreds of other out of this world artefacts and hands on activities. This award-winning science and discovery centre, is situated in Leicester and dedicated to our journey into space. Every month brings something new, with special events, themed school holiday shows, workshops, talks and even science busking, so check out the website for full details.