Ever since ancient times, human beings have been fascinated by the night sky. Once people realized that the heavens would tell their secrets if asked the right questions, they started building tools to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. Award-winning science writer, John Johnson, Jr., leads this thrilling tour of the tools of astronomy—from telescopes and spectrometers to cameras and computers—and the exciting discoveries made using them. This book is filled with dozens of full-color photographs and illustrations.
For readers ages 9 and up.
Softcover - 7" x 9"
40 pages
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