Overview

A cosmic journey through astronomy, from the solar system to the far reaches of the universe Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe? These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime. Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction. Chapters in this book include: - Space rocks - How light works - Studying stars - Black holes - Gravity - Is anybody out there? Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above. Discover more from Usborne's award-winning For Beginners series

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Author:   Tom Mumbray ,  Sarah Hull ,  Beatrix Hatcher
Publisher:   Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Usborne Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 24.70cm
Weight:   0.530kg
ISBN:  

9781805076629

ISBN 10:   1805076620
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   09 April 2026
Recommended Age:   From 10 to 13 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapters in this book include: Introduction All about what astronomy actually is, and the role it has played in people's lives throughout history - from navigating the seas, to worshipping gods in the skies. Where are we? Earth's place in the universe is in the solar system, orbiting the Sun, along with seven other planets, countless space rocks and lumps of ice, and a whole load of junk. All we can see Astronomers have found out a LOT about the universe by looking through huge telescopes on earth - and by sending probes and telescopes into space. More than meets the eye Stars and planets give off radiation. By studying it, astronomers can find out all sorts of things - from the temperature of a star and the chemicals it contains, to the shape of a planet's surface. Explaining it all To explain how the universe works, astronomers come up with theories. These are then backed up by evidence from telescopes., lab experiments, or complicated models run on supercomputers. The universe The universe expanded from a tiny dot, in a mind-blowing event called the Big Bang. But what shape is the universe? How might it end? And could there be more than one? Gravity Gravity holds the universe together, interacting with space and time. Black holes are the regions where gravity is strongest. What would happen if you fell into one? Is anybody out there? Searching for aliens starts with a search for water, because all life we know depends on it. At the same time, people listen out for alien signals, as well as planning their own adventures in space. Astronomy and you Get stuck into astronomy from your own home, or choose your ideal astronomy career. Also, find out about the everyday technology given to us by astronomy.

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Sarah grew up in London, then studied German and Fine Art in Oxford and Hamburg. She joined Usborne after working at Profile Books and Thames & Hudson, and now spends her time writing about art, investigating germs and devising ways to stave off boredom - all the important things, basically

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