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Astronomy by Kristen Lippincott is a comprehensive, color‑rich guide designed for juvenile readers. The book explains how sailors once navigated using the Sun and stars, describes the asteroid belt, and covers why Earth was once thought to be the Universe’s center. Readers learn about black holes, the volcanic surface of Venus, how space probes image planets, and the causes of meteor showers. The text explains the red coloration of Mars, the Sun’s energy production, the Moon’s origin, the first telescopes, star lifecycles, and how Earth’s atmosphere sustains life. Additional topics include auroras, Greenwich’s Zero Meridian, the construction of early observatories, Saturn’s density, the sound of our galaxy, and comet formation. With full‑color photographs of scientific instruments, experiments, and 3‑D models, the book offers an engaging, educational portrait of our universe.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Science/Astronomy
Authors: Kristen Lippincott
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