Planetarium
Welcome to the Museum
Published on 6. September 2018
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-78741-157-9 (ISBN)
Description
WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY'S YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019
Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore... Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the comfort of your own home. Planetarium features all aspects of space, from the Sun and our Solar System, to the lives of stars, the Milky Way and the Universe beyond. With stunning artwork from Chris Wormell and informative text by Professor Raman Prinja, Planetarium is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in this fascinating field.
Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore... Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the comfort of your own home. Planetarium features all aspects of space, from the Sun and our Solar System, to the lives of stars, the Milky Way and the Universe beyond. With stunning artwork from Chris Wormell and informative text by Professor Raman Prinja, Planetarium is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in this fascinating field.
Reviews / Votes
Planetarium is a book that takes you into space in a way that mixes art and science. It invites the eye into space and the study of space in what is a distinctive painterly way, full of mood and feeling. Alongside the lush art work, we are given solidly scientific mini-essays for older readers telling us, for example that the 'Sun wobbles back and forth, due to gravitational tugs mainly from Jupiter and Saturn.' The Sun wobbles? Really? Yes it does. It's a great book for peering into and poring over whether as a child, a teen or in groups, schools, or in families. -- Michael Rosen Planetarium is a truly stunning book that makes science exciting for all ages, blending art and fascinating descriptions to help communicate the wonder of the universe. Its mix of beautiful illustrations and inspiring science makes is a worth winner. -- Professor Sheila Rowan FRS - (Chair of the 2019 adult judging panel for RS Book Prize) The first thing that catches your eye are the beautiful illustrations, they are quite simply stunning and will instantly entice readers of any age into the book. It's rather like being drawn into a magical world with colour, mystery and excitement. The reader's taken on a whistle stop tour of the universe and provided with concise descriptions of the planets within the solar system, as well as comets and meteors, from the Big Bang right through to the fate of our universe. This book is a worthwhile addition to any astronomer's library, ideal for leafing through on a cloudy evening to let the mind wander into the mysteries of our universe. * Sky at Night * Welcome to The Planetarium! Home to an incredible collection of astronomical objects from small icy moons to huge swirling galaxies. How big is the Universe? How did it begin? What mysteries does it hold?This book is one to keep and read and LOVE! It's a beauty. * Angels and Urchins * Go on an amazing guided tour of the galaxy with this stunning big-format book, and explore the solar system, the Milky Way and the universe beyond. * The Week Junior *
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Templar Books
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 379 mm
Width: 281 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
1249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78741-157-9 (9781787411579)
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Persons
Raman Prinja (Author)
RAMAN PRINJA is Professor of Astrophysics at University College London, where he
specialises in massive stars, star formation and the evolution of galaxies. He is a multiple
winner of UCL faculty and department teaching awards. Raman is keen to bring the
subject of astronomy to a wider audience and has written several successful
books on the subject, including Night Sky Watcher which was shortlisted
for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2015.
Chris Wormell (Illustrator)
Chris Wormell is a self-taught engraver and celebrated printmaker. He creates his
timeless illustrations using wood engraving and linocut, as well as digital engraving
working with tablet and computer. Chris has written and illustrated many children's
books and most recently gained recognition for the cover illustration of the
award-winning bestselling H is for Hawk, by Helen Macdonald, as well as for
Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One.
RAMAN PRINJA is Professor of Astrophysics at University College London, where he
specialises in massive stars, star formation and the evolution of galaxies. He is a multiple
winner of UCL faculty and department teaching awards. Raman is keen to bring the
subject of astronomy to a wider audience and has written several successful
books on the subject, including Night Sky Watcher which was shortlisted
for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2015.
Chris Wormell (Illustrator)
Chris Wormell is a self-taught engraver and celebrated printmaker. He creates his
timeless illustrations using wood engraving and linocut, as well as digital engraving
working with tablet and computer. Chris has written and illustrated many children's
books and most recently gained recognition for the cover illustration of the
award-winning bestselling H is for Hawk, by Helen Macdonald, as well as for
Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One.