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The three greatest scientific mysteries, which remain poorly understood, are the origin of the universe, the origin of life and the development of consciousness.

In a brilliant flash about fourteen billion years ago, time and matter were born in a single instant of creation.

This comprehensive guide to astronomy introduces the basic concepts, explaining what, when, and how to observe space, right through to current theories on everything from black holes to microquasars.

From the first particles of matter and atomic building-blocks to hydrogen fusion, large galaxies and supermassive black holes, with a healthy dose of history and fun facts to glue everything together, this is your very own guide to How to Build a Universe.

'A gripping exploration of one of the most fundamental, but also perplexing aspects of existence.

'Bite-sized, cutting edge science delivered with enormous enthusiasm - all you need to travel the cosmos' CHRIS LINTOTT 'A lot of astrophysics is packed into this neat little book .

From myth to Musk, astrology to astronomy, Dr Stuark Clark selects the very best writing about the Red Planet.

Few events have matched the landing of the first man on the Moon for drama and excitement.

Proving to be both varied and fascinating, moons are far more common than planets in our Solar System.

From the award-winning, bestselling German science author Stefan Klein An original way into the most thought-provoking scientific theories and ideas, On The Edge of Infinity is the perfect read for those curious about the workings of the universe.

WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY'S YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore.

For 20 years the Hubble Space Telescope has been hurtling around our planet at 17,500 mph sending spectacularly sharp images of the universe back to Earth.

Veteran biker and author Colette Coleman's guide lays out 50 of the most scenic and adventurous tours in Europe's most breathtaking locations.

The most beautiful and influential photographs ever made were of the whole earth seen from space.

In 1859, the brilliant scientist Urbain LeVerrier discovered that the planet Mercury has a wobble, that its orbit shifts over time.

The true, cutting-edge story of man's epic quest to find an Earth-like planet capable of sustaining complex life.

From our own solar system to the edges of the universe, 50 Astronomy Ideas You Really Need to Know is your introduction to the most important concepts, discoveries and mysteries in astronomy.

From stone age to space age, every human who has looked up at the night sky has seen the same stars in the same patterns.

Sacred Geometry exists all around us in the natural world, from the unfurling of a rose bud to the pattern of a tortoise shell, the sub-atomic to the galactic.

The scale of the cosmos can be baffling, with distances so vast and timescales to long that it's easy to dismiss them as being completely divorced from our everyday life.

On 21 March 2013, the European Space Agency released a map of the afterglow of the Big Bang.

Our planet's elliptical orbit around the Sun and its billions-of-years existence are facts we take for granted, matters every literate high school student is expected to grasp.

A source of light in the dark of night and our ever-changing cosmic companion, the Moon has fascinated humankind since we first gazed into the sky.

This stunning collection of images and essays surveys the key breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the universe around us - from the discovery of the solar system, to Supermassive black holes and the remote depths of the cosmos.

Where are we?

The international bestseller from the author of Breakfast with Einstein ';Elegantly approachable descriptions.

What happens when you vomit during a space walk?

In the words of those who trod the void and those at missioncontrol, here are over 50 of the greatest true stories of suborbital,orbital and deep-space exploration.

A leading cosmologist explains our current understanding of space and timeThere was immense excitement in the scientific community and among the general public when the COBE space probe sent back data that proved not only that the Big Bang had happened but also that it had happened at more or less exactly the time that astronomers had calculated.

This easy-to-use, accessible guide to starwatching in Botswana is ideal for beginner and amateur stargazers.

Meteorites are the remnants of meteors from outer space that have survived the corridor of fire through Earths atmosphere and landed on our planet.

Meteorites are the remnants of meteors from outer space that have survived the corridor of fire through Earths atmosphere and landed on our planet.

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot die Sterrehemel van Suider-Afrika bied ’n fassinerende blik op die suidelike sterrehemel.

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot die Sterrehemel van Suider-Afrika bied ’n fassinerende blik op die suidelike sterrehemel.

Sasol First Field Guide to Skywatching in Southern Africa provides a fascinating insight into the southern skies by night.

Sasol First Field Guide to Skywatching in Southern Africa provides a fascinating insight into the southern skies by night.

President Donald Trump signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2017, the first comprehensive NASA authorization act passed in seven years by Congress, authorizing $19.

To study the whole world is quite a feat.

Ever wonder what's outside the world you see?

Let's explore outer space through this amazing science workbook!

Hubble Images from Space: a Virtual Tour is a curated book of images from the Hubble telescope collected using space-basedinstruments from 1990 to 2017.

"e;The Skies Above explains nearly any and everything weather-related.

É difícil para a pessoas que estudaram a vida inteira as leis da física e ciências correlatas a astronomia, de repente se vê obrigado a discutir assuntos medievais que já estavam enterrados e um assunto sepultado pela ciência moderna.

* Un libro que le ayuda a dar sus primeros pasos entre las estrellas y los planetas.

Discover the celestial myths and cosmic rituals of ancient priests and kings .

The ultimate guide to the final frontierThis alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts needed to explore the skies with authority.

From the New York Times-bestselling author, "e;a captivating guide to finding one's way in the wild"e; (The Wall Street Journal).

This book documents the role played by USS Hornet (CVS-12) in the recovery of the Apollo 11 Command Module after its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on 24 July 1969.

Have fun exploring the stars with close-up views of space objects right from your own backyard!

The Everything Astronomy Book, by noted SETI Institute scientist Dr.