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The Story of Astronomy traces one of humankind's oldest interests from Neolithic times to NASA. For thousands of years, the stars, planets, Moon and Sun were central to religious and superstitious beliefs. From this starting point scientific study began - first for making calendars and predicting astronomical events and later to find non-supernatural explanations for how the universe works. The invention of the telescope around 1600 marked a watershed...
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Following on from the popular 15-Minute Philosopher, Psychologist, Mathematician and Economist, 15-Minute Scientist takes a look at some fascinating and topical questions in science. Ranging across biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry and geology, 15-Minute Scientist asks questions that are serious and questions that are quirky, some that will have an impact on how you live now and some that will change how you view the world and the future.
3) The moon
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"Which other planets have moons? Is it colder at the moon's poles? Could the moon crash into the Earth? Do you have a lot of curious questions? This book is full of amazing answers! Humorous illustrations and astounding facts explore all that is exciting, extraordinary and just plain odd about the moon."
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This volume traces humanity's exploration of the heavens from Neolithic times to NASA. Moving beyond early superstitions and cosmology, scientific study began by first making calendars and predicting astronomical events. The invention of the telescope around 1600 marked a watershed in the field of astronomy. Since the first recognition that the planets are other worlds, the wonders of space have puzzled and enthralled us. With a wealth of full-color...
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What makes stars shine? Which planet would float in water? And, have aliens ever visited Earth?
Discover the scientific answers to these questions and more in this astounding book, which is overflowing with out-of-this-world facts about our solar system, galaxy, and Universe. Perfect for readers aged 7+.
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"Ever since man first raised his eyes heavenwards, we have been fascinated with the skies, stars and what might lie beyond. Unlocking the mysteries of the universe was a preoccupation of astronomers such as Ptolemy, Galileo and Copernicus. Some of these early thinkers risked their lives and reputations by suggesting shockingly that God and the Earth were not central to universal design. Their revolutionary findings sparked a desire to discover and...
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