Planetarium
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Planetarium
The newest title in the Welcome to the Museum series turns its focus to the heavens and explores the wonders of space.
Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter.
Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore... Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the comfort of your own home.
Planetarium features all aspects of space, from the Sun and our Solar System, to the lives of stars, the Milky Way, and the Universe beyond.
Series: Welcome To The Museum
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Planetarium by Raman Prinja and illustrated by Chris Wormell is praised for combining captivating artwork with informative, accessible science, making it suitable for children and adults. Its engaging blend of detailed illustrations and insightful essays invites readers to explore the vastness of space, from planets and stars to galaxies. The book is highlighted as a valuable educational resource that elevates the wonder of the universe through stunning visuals and scholarly yet digestible text.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781787411579
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 September 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Big Picture Press
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Chris Wormell
- Illustrated by Chris Wormell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 279.0mm
Height: 379.0mm
Weight: 1290g
Pages: 112
About the 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 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.
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