- 24 entertaining stories about the starry sky and its exploration
- An enjoyable read with educational value for beginners in astronomy
- With attractive sketches for finding stars in the night sky
The twinkling stars in the sky are not only beautiful, they also hold the key to the secrets of the universe. Giles Sparrow introduces 21 particularly famous ones, such as the North Star, Aldebaran, Betelgeuse and, of course, the Sun. He explains how astronomers measured the size of the cosmos and discovered black holes, why there are giants and dwarfs among the stars, and what the three "tricksters" are all about.
Attractive sketches help readers find the 24 objects in the sky. A book for anyone who wants to get a little closer to the universe in an entertaining way.
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