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Simply Astronomy - (DK Simply) by DK (Hardcover)

Simply Astronomy - (DK Simply) by  DK (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The simplest guide to astronomy and stargazing!<br></b><br>Grasping astronomy has never been easier. Your awe of the night sky will soon turn into knowledge of the constellations, planets and astrological phenomena! <p/><b>Bold graphics and easy-to-understand text make this visual guide the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who have little time but a big thirst for knowledge. Inside, you'll find: </b> <p/> - Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to explain astronomy, space and the night sky in a clear, visual way. <br> - The latest astronomical information on black holes, gravitational waves, the origin of the universe and the planets of the Solar System. <br> - User-friendly star-charts that guide you through the sky using brighter stars as "signposts" to locate harder-to-see objects. <br> - Essential advice on the practicalities of stargazing -- from observing with the naked eye to using telescopes. <p/> Each pared-back entry covers the essentials more clearly than ever before. The opening chapters provide an introduction to the universe, a visual tour of the Solar System and a guide to more distant objects such as stars and galaxies. <p/>Along the way, concepts such as the Big Bang, gravity and space-time are introduced and explained. Later chapters describe how to navigate around the night sky and introduce some<br>must-see constellations, complete with simple star charts. <p/>Whether you are a complete beginner, or simply want a jargon-free reference to astronomy and stargazing, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

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