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Paperback. Condition: New. 1st. ".a wonderful concept and an interesting, enjoyable read. A fine addition to the (jet) backpack of any budding astronaut." - BBC Sky at Night Magazine Prepare for an unforgettable journey beyond Earth with 111 Places in Space That You Shouldn't Miss! This extraordinary guide takes you on a cosmic adventure through the most breathtaking and mysterious destinations in the universe.Would you dare tunnel through the icy crusts of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn and dive their deep dark water oceans in search of alien life? Or would you try base jumping from the tallest cliff on a comet, falling slowly under its tiny gravity without a parachute? How about visiting a kaleidoscopic nebula where gas and dust swirl and spiral inwards to make new stars and planets, or witness the death of a star in a giant supernova? This book invites you to explore the wonders of space like never before.Featuring stunning images captured by advanced telescopes and space missions, this guide brings the cosmos to life. Whether you're a science lover, a space enthusiast, or simply curious about the universe, this book is your ticket to exploring the most extraordinary places in existence.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. 1st. ".a wonderful concept and an interesting, enjoyable read. A fine addition to the (jet) backpack of any budding astronaut." - BBC Sky at Night Magazine Prepare for an unforgettable journey beyond Earth with 111 Places in Space That You Shouldn't Miss! This extraordinary guide takes you on a cosmic adventure through the most breathtaking and mysterious destinations in the universe.Would you dare tunnel through the icy crusts of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn and dive their deep dark water oceans in search of alien life? Or would you try base jumping from the tallest cliff on a comet, falling slowly under its tiny gravity without a parachute? How about visiting a kaleidoscopic nebula where gas and dust swirl and spiral inwards to make new stars and planets, or witness the death of a star in a giant supernova? This book invites you to explore the wonders of space like never before.Featuring stunning images captured by advanced telescopes and space missions, this guide brings the cosmos to life. Whether you're a science lover, a space enthusiast, or simply curious about the universe, this book is your ticket to exploring the most extraordinary places in existence.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An accessible new guide to destinations throughout the universe with 111 far-grander-than-fiction discoveries and blow-away photography from the Webb, Euclid, Hubble, and Event Horizon satellites, as well as the Cassini space craft, and others. With this guide on hand take a journey across space and time to dive the deepest oceans in the solar system, to witness star birth and death, and see the beginning of the universe itself. Prepare for an unforgettable journey beyond Earth with 111 Places in Space That You Shouldn't Miss! This extraordinary guide takes you on a cosmic adventure through the most breathtaking and mysterious destinations in the universe. Would you dare tunnel through the icy crusts of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn and dive their deep dark water oceans in search of alien life? Or would you try base jumping from the tallest cliff on a comet, falling slowly under its tiny gravity without a parachute? How about visiting a kaleidoscopic nebula where gas and dust swirl and spiral inwards to make new stars and planets, or witness the death of a star in a giant supernova? This book invites you to explore the wonders of space like never before. Featuring stunning images captured by advanced telescopes and space missions, this guide brings the cosmos to life. Whether you're a science lover, a space enthusiast, or simply curious about the universe, this book is your ticket to exploring the most extraordinary places in existence. AUTHOR: BMark McCaughrean is an astronomer who has lived, worked, and taught in the UK, the USA, Germany, and The Netherlands, studying the birth of stars and planets. As the former Senior Advisor for Science & Exploration at the European Space Agency, he has worked on many space missions including Rosetta and the James Webb Space Telescope. A photographer and a cyclist, he is also the co-founder of Space Rocks, which celebrates space exploration and the art, music, and culture it inspires through public events and more. SELLING POINTS: . The ultimate insider's guide to Space . Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides . Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide . Appeals to everyone on Earth who dreams of boarding a rocket to the stars, planets, exoplanets, nebulae, and beyond, including scientists, sci-fi aficionados, and Trekkies . Fully illustrated with 111 full-page photographs With this guide on hand take a journey across space and time to dive the deepest oceans in the solar system, to witness star birth and death, and see the beginning of the universe itself. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Explore the universe with this stunning gift book.A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmos.A beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful infrared space observatory, along with expert insights into their revelations. Discover how these awe-inspiring images enhance our understanding of the Cosmos, and what new mysteries they unlock for astronomers.Learn more about humanity's mission to explore the far reaches of the Universe. Discover the history and background of the JWST, its technical design (size, optical system, heat shield and orbit), how the incredible observatory's instruments work, and why its striking images look the way they do.Tom Kerss provides accessible commentary, explaining the images in non-scientific terms whilst introducing the astronomical jargon used by the experts. He presents his own previously unpublished images, processed from real data, and presents both the answers and questions brought to light by the engine of wonder that is the James Webb Space Telescope. Explore the universe with this stunning gift book.A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmos.A beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful infrared space observatory, along with expert insights into their revelations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Dr Mark McCaughrean, HarperCollins Publishers. A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmos. A beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb Space Telescope , the most powerful infrared space observatory, along with expert insights into their revelations. Discover how these awe-inspiring images enhance our understanding of the Cosmos, and what new mysteries they unlock for astronomers. Learn more about humanity's mission to explore the far reaches of the Universe. Discover the history and background of the JWST, its technical design (size, optical system, heat shield and orbit), how the incredible observatory's instruments work, and why its striking images look the way they do. Tom Kerss provides accessible commentary, explaining the images in non-scientific terms whilst introducing the astronomical jargon used by the experts. He presents his own previously unpublished images, processed from real data, and presents both the answers and questions brought to light by the engine of wonder that is the James Webb Space Telescope . Hardback.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Space is full of places you simply can not miss! From volcanoes 60,000 feet high, to warm saltwater oceans under the ice of a moon of Saturn, to giant black holes that that already swallowed millions of stars. Search for the origins of life -including yourself- in the debris of giant stars that exploded violently billions of years ago. In this larger universe, your view home will never be the same. 230 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Space is full of places you simply can not miss! From volcanoes 60,000 feet high, to warm saltwater oceans under the ice of a moon of Saturn, to giant black holes that that already swallowed millions of stars. Search for the origins of life -including yourself- in the debris of giant stars that exploded violently billions of years ago. In this larger universe, your view home will never be the same. 230 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Space is full of places you simply can not miss! From volcanoes 60,000 feet high, to warm saltwater oceans under the ice of a moon of Saturn, to giant black holes that that already swallowed millions of stars. Search for the origins of life -including yourself- in the debris of giant stars that exploded violently billions of years ago. In this larger universe, your view home will never be the same. …