基本信息出版社：Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
页码：72 页
出版日期：2004年02月
ISBN：1405302941
条形码：9781405302944
装帧：平装
正文语种：英语
丛书名：Eyewitness
外文书名：天文学指南口袋书

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Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating world of astronomy. Superb full-color photographs of scientific instruments, experiments, and innovative 3-D models reveal the discoveries and research that have transformed our understanding of the Universe. See how sailors navigated by the Sun and stars, where the asteroid belt is, how the planets and constellations were named, why the Earth was considered the center of the Universe, what a black hole is, and the hot volcanic surface of Venus. Learn how space probes photograph planets, what causes a meteor shower, what makes Mars red, why the Sun shines, where the Moon came from, how the first telescopes worked, the stages in the life of a star, and how the Earth's atmosphere sustains life. Discover what creates auroras, why the Zero Meridian is located at Greenwich in England, how the amazing early observatories were built, how Saturn could float on water, the "sound" of our own galaxy, how a comet is formed, and much, much more. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
专业书评 From School Library Journal
Grade 6-10?This title begins with two-page overviews of the history of astronomy, early instruments used in both astronomy and navigation, and astrology. Double-page spreads on optical and radio telescopes, observatories, spectroscopy, the solar system, the sun and moon, and each planet follow. The book concludes with a discussion of meteors and cosmology. The illustrations consist of small, full-color reproductions of paintings and full-color drawings and diagrams; all have captions that often contain more information than the introductory paragraph they surround. An excellent introduction to the topic.?Margaret M. Hagel, Norfolk Public Library System, VA
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The New York Times
...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

School Library Journal
These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.