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Universe / written by Robin Kerrod

Eyewitness universe (other title)

Kerrod, Robin, (author.).

Summary:

Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.

Record details

ISBN: 0744084792
ISBN: 0744084806
ISBN: 9780744084795
ISBN: 9780744084801
Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Edition: Revised edition ; American edition ; New edition
Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2023
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

General Note:

First published in 2003.

Includes glossary and timeline.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

What is the universe? -- How do we fit in? -- How the Universe works -- In the beginning -- Fate of the Universe -- Exploring the Universe -- Our solar system -- Our local star -- Earth's moon -- Comparing the planets -- Inner worlds -- Home planet -- Mars, the Red Planet -- King of the planets -- Ringed Saturn -- Outer worlds -- Asteroids and meteors -- Icy wanderers -- Distant suns -- The variety of stars -- Clusters of nebulae -- Star birth -- Star death -- At the end -- The Milky Way -- Galactic neighbors -- Galaxies galore -- Active galaxies -- A Universe of life -- Star maps -- Discovery timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.