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Book

The mysteries of the universe

Call Number

  • J 523.1 GATE (CEN, OSH, POW)

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Edition

First American edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020.

Physical Description

224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Summary

A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our olar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between. Includes 100 objects from throughout the universe, arranged from closest to our planet to farthest away. Discover the best-kept secrets of space.

Notes

Includes text and picture indexes.

Contents

  • The solar system
  • The Kuiper belt
  • The Oort cloud
  • Nebula
  • Galaxies.

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