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Astronomy for Beginners, Book of the Moon & Book of Mars
Book of Mars
The history of Mars is intrinsically bound up with that of Earth – some scientists even think that the original building blocks of life came from there. The European Space Agency’s Mars Express probe, undeterred by the failure of its Beagle 2 lander back in 2003, recently beamed back some of the clearest images yet of a crater filled with water ice in the northern lowlands of what was once thought to be an arid world. Despite a chequered history of failed spacecraft and the so-called ‘Mars Curse’, the Red Planet is finally giving up some of its secrets. In this book it’s revealed what scientists know so far about the planet and the theories that may help us to understand it further, exploring how one day we could make it into another human home.
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. And for those with telescopes, the universe is a vast gallery of a trillion cosmic wonders. 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, seasonal sky charts and pointers on how to spot some of the sky’s most accessible sights, this new edition of Astronomy for Beginners will be your companion as you unravel the beauty of the sky.
Book of the Moon
We’ve been looking up at the Moon for millennia, but it was always just out of reach. Then everything changed. On 20 July 1969, humankind achieved what had previously been thought impossible: two astronauts landed on the surface of the Moon for the very first time. More Moon landings followed in an era since dubbed the golden age of space exploration, but our curiosity is far from sated. In the Book of the Moon, find out what really happened when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped outside their Lunar Module and uncover what is being done to preserve that moment in history before taking a tour of lunar craters and maria. Learn how to take the perfect photograph of our lunar neighbour, and discover what’s really on the Moon’s far side.