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The Astronomy Book

The Astronomy Book

ScienceNature
Pages
352
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

Learn about planets, stars and black holes in The Astronomy Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Astronomy in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Astronomy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Astronomy, with:- More than 100 big astronomical ideas, theories and discoveries- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Astronomy Book is the perfect introduction to the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 100 of the most important theories and discoveries in the history of astronomy and the great minds behind them. If you've ever wondered about the key ideas that underpin the wonders of the universe and the great minds who uncovered them, this is the perfect book for you.Your Astronomy Questions, Simply ExplainedHow do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? If you thought it was difficult to learn the science of celestial objects and phenomena, The Astronomy Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, through the Copernican Revolution, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science such as those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. And delve into the work of the scientists who have shaped the subject, with biographies of key astronomers such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-Provoking

Genres

Science Nature

About the author

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DK Publishing

DK (formerly Dorling Kindersley) is a British multinational publisher of illustrated reference books for adults and children, founded in London in 1974 by Christopher Dorling and Peter Kindersley and originally operating as a book packager. Its list spans travel, history, geography, science, space, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting, and it publishes in 63 languages. DK is part of Penguin Random House, wholly owned by Bertelsmann since December 2019, and produces licensed titles wit...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a larger series?

    It is a volume within the Big Ideas Simply Explained series, an award-winning collection from DK that utilizes consistent visual design and graphic-heavy layouts to explain complex subjects across various fields of study.

  • Does this book require prior knowledge of physics or astronomy?

    The content is structured to be accessible for beginners while serving as a refresher for those already familiar with the subject, as it breaks down nearly 100 major theories and discoveries into individual, self-contained explanations.

  • Has this book received any recognition?

    The title has been selected for the Young Adult Library Services Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners list and is a recipient of a Parents' Choice Gold Award.