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Space Oddities: An Astronomy Miscellany

By (author) Royal Observatory Greenwich

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How far is a light year? Why isn't Pluto a planet anymore? Will the Universe end? What exactly is dark energy? How much does it cost to deliver a pizza to space? Uncover the answers to some of the most puzzling questions about space in this entertaining and informative miscellany from the expert astronomers at Royal Observatory Greenwich. This pocket-sized book is packed with hundreds of amazing facts, on subjects as varied as the mysteries of dark energy and antimatter to a rock on Mars called Humphrey, and everything in between. Space Oddities: An Astronomy Miscellany is a rocket-fuelled exploration of the Universe and all its wonders, filled with incredible discoveries, intriguing theories and a lot of questions still to answer.

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Publisher | National Maritime Museum
Published date | 30 May 2024
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 176
Dimensions | 172 x 132 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-7391-5421-9
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BISAC | nature / star observation


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