Description
Welcome to Planetarium.
This museum is open all hours. It will take you on an incredible journey through the Solar System and beyond, towards the most distant objects in space. So how big is the Universe? How did it start and when will it end? What exactly is a black hole? And are we really alone in the Universe?
With specially written text for younger readers, step inside to explore the marvellous wonders of the Universe.
With specially written text for younger readers, step inside the museum to explore the Universe in all its glory.
About the Author
Raman Prinja (Author)
RAMAN PRINJA is Professor of Astrophysics at University College London, where he specialises in massive stars, star formation and the evolution of galaxies. He is a multiple winner of UCL faculty and department teaching awards. Raman is keen to bring the subject of astronomy to a wider audience and has written several successful books on the subject, including Night Sky Watcher which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2015.
Chris Wormell (Illustrator)
Chris Wormell is a self-taught engraver and celebrated printmaker. He creates his timeless illustrations using wood engraving and linocut, as well as digital engraving working with tablet and computer. Chris has written and illustrated many children's books and most recently gained recognition for the cover illustration of the award-winning bestselling H is for Hawk, by Helen Macdonald, as well as for Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One.
Reviews
The perfect combination of awe-inspiring beauty and scientific diagramming. * xlibrismrhun *
Book Information
ISBN 9781787414969
Author Raman Prinja
Format Hardback
Page Count 80
Imprint Big Picture Press
Publisher Templar Publishing
Weight(grams) 495g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 200mm * 15mm