Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Tom Kerss is a London-based freelance astronomer, astrophotographer, writer and speaker, specialising in the rewarding task of connecting people to their shared universe.
The National Space Centre visitor centre and educational charity (1078832) is home to the UK’s largest planetarium, Tim Peake’s spacesuit, Buzz Aldrin’s ‘under garments’, giant rockets, satellites, a piece of the Moon (and Mars), as well as hundreds of other out of this world artefacts and hands on activities. This award-winning science and discovery centre, is situated in Leicester and dedicated to our journey into space. Every month brings something new, with special events, themed school holiday shows, workshops, talks and even science busking, so check out the website for full details.
From planets to meteor showers, stars to satellites, kids will learn how, where, and when to see 100 things in space using binoculars, a telescope, or just their eyes.
Written by astronomer, Tom Kerss, and in partnership with the National Space Centre, it contains handy tips, easy-to-use star charts for each season and amazing facts about our solar system along the way.
- Discover constellations, clusters and galaxies that are visible in the Northern Hemisphere
- Explore planets, comets and asteroids
- Find out about the moon’s orbit and phases and how to view lunar eclipses
- Learn how to take amazing photographs of the night sky.
• From the No.1 astronomy publisher of the best-selling annual guide to the night sky for adults
• Written by astronomer Tom Kerss, author of numerous best-selling books about the night sky for adults and children
• In partnership with the National Space Centre, which hosts regular school and public events, has 320,000 public visitors each year and is home to the UK’s largest planetarium
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Tom Kerss is a London-based freelance astronomer, astrophotographer, writer and speaker, specialising in the rewarding task of connecting people to their shared universe.
The National Space Centre visitor centre and educational charity (1078832) is home to the UK’s largest planetarium, Tim Peake’s spacesuit, Buzz Aldrin’s ‘under garments’, giant rockets, satellites, a piece of the Moon (and Mars), as well as hundreds of other out of this world artefacts and hands on activities. This award-winning science and discovery centre, is situated in Leicester and dedicated to our journey into space. Every month brings something new, with special events, themed school holiday shows, workshops, talks and even science busking, so check out the website for full details.