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The Space Race

The Soviet Union had surprised the world and kicked off the race towards space by launching Sputnik, the first human-made object to orbit Earth. The US had to respond – and in a big way.

Over the next decade the two battled it out to gain important victories over one another, culminating in Apollo 11 in 1969. But the Space Race didn’t end there – the 1970s ushered in an era of new achievements, and even cooperation between the former rivals. Flick through the pages of this book to find out more about the golden era of space exploration, get to know the astronauts and their teams, revel in the joy of a good mission and see what went wrong in tragic

disasters. Finally, look into the future to see where humankind may put their footprint next.

The All About Space

Annual 2020

2019 was an incredible year in the world of space and astronomy, with Virgin Galactic taking its first test passenger to space, the capture of the first-ever image of a black hole, July marking the 50th anniversary of the historic moment that humankind set foot on the Moon for the first

time and much more.

In the All About Space Annual 2020 we look back at some of the highlights of the past year and bring you the best of All About Space from the past 12 months. Uncover the secrets of the Apollo 11 mission as Buzz Aldrin and the last crew members reveal the unpublished archives of the 1969 Moon landing, learn about the mysterious Galaxy X and whether astronomers are any closer

to locating it and much more.

Astronomy for Beginners

Armed with nothing more than your eyes and a basic grasp of where to look in the night sky, you can embark on one of the most rewarding hobbies in the world. Planets, stars, constellations, nebulae, meteor showers and many other celestial objects can be spotted using only the naked eye. For those with telescopes the universe – with its myriad of colours and awe-inspiring sights – is your personal gallery of a trillion cosmic wonders. Our easy-to-follow guides will furnish you with all the essentials, taking you on a journey from stargazing hobbyist to becoming a fully equipped astronomy enthusiast. With practical guidance, sky charts and pointers on spotting some of the

sky’s most accessible sights, this will be your companion as you unravel the beauty of the sky.