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The Book of Constellations: Discover the Secrets in the Stars This fascinating narrative recounts the background of astronomy and, with much more than a hundred total-colour illustrations, it shows readers how to locate the planets and constellations in the night sky. In ancient instances, men and women thought that the Sun, Moon, and stars had [...]
Wed, March 21 2012 » Reviews » No Comments
11 Planets: A New View of the Solar System National Geographic proudly presents the important reference book for what is now officially a NEW AGE in space. In August 2006, the Worldwide Astronomical Union redefined the word “planet” and relegated Pluto to the status of a dwarf planet, along with Ceres and Eris. Naturally, National [...]
Tue, March 6 2012 » Reviews » No Comments
Signature of the Celestial Spheres: Discovering Order in the Solar System Is the solar system ordered? Or is it basically the end result of random and chaotic accidents? This book requires the reader on a compelling and strong journey of discovery, revealing the celestial spheres in their astonishingly complex patterns. Movements of the planets are [...]
Mon, March 5 2012 » Reviews » No Comments