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Book

Space maps

Call Number

  • J 523.1 ALBA (CEN, OSH, POW)

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Languages

Translated from the Italian.

Publication Information

Greenbelt, Maryland : What on Earth Books, 2020.

Physical Description

87 pages : color illustrations ; 38 cm

Summary

"Space... home to planets, moons, stars, galaxies, black holes, nebulae and, well, everything! The universe is a big place. You're going to need some maps. No problem! The 24 maps in this collection and the facts that go with them will take you wherever you want to go.Check out the constellations, visit astronauts on the International Space Station, discover distant exoplanets, and find out where stars are born. Grab your maps - it's time to get started. There's a whole universe to explore!" -- back cover.

Notes

"First published in Italy under the title Mappe Spaziali." -- Title page verso.

Contents

  • Mapping the stars
  • Where are we?
  • What are other planets like?
  • What is beyond our solar system?
  • What is it like for humans in space?
  • Glossary
  • Index and selected sources.

Subjects

Added Authors

Tommaso Vidus Rosin