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Explore the Northern Lights with the ultimate gift book.Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography and full of stunning photographs.Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography, so that readers can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature. Read about the formation, properties and types of aurorasDiscover the mythology and history of The Northern LightsFind out about Aurora science from Antiquity to the modern dayLearn how to take stunning photographs of the Northern LightsIncludes a comprehensive travel and forecasting guide and a glossary of key terms.The Northern Lights will give you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of the natural world and leave you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime.

A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy – introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners.Astronomy experts Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss explain the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year.With seasonal star charts, constellation charts and facts about our Solar System, Stargazing is packed of useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky.The perfect companion to the best-selling Guide to the Night Sky from Collins, Stargazing is a great way to get started in the fascinating world of astronomy.Download your free resource booklet to follow the star chart explanations on the Stargazing audiobook – visit collins.co.uk/stargazing-booklet

An in-depth guide for Moon observers and aspiring astronomersIncludes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the Moon, its origin and orbit. This is the ideal book for Moon observers covering essential equipment, and the key events to look out for. Detailed advice in on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the Moon in sketchesDiscover all you need to know about eclipses, blue moons, supermoons, conjunctions and occultationsA comprehensive section on astrophotography using lenses, telescopes, Smartphones, including video and how to process your imagesComes with a photographic atlas of lunar features with plates and annotated mapsA glossary of key terms, index of lunar features and software references are also provided.

Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography and full of stunning photographs.Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography, so that readers can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature. Read about the formation, properties and types of aurorasDiscover the mythology and history of The Northern LightsFind out about Aurora science from Antiquity to the modern dayLearn how to take stunning photographs of the Northern LightsIncludes a comprehensive travel and forecasting guide and a glossary of key terms.The Northern Lights will give you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of the natural world and leave you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime.

An ideal introduction for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.Astronomy expert Tom Kerss offers complete advice from the ground up, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps, explaining the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year.Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky.The accompanying short further resources booklet allows you to follow the star charts explanations on the audiobook. This booklet is available from https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008196271

Learn about the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography.Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography, so that readers can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature.Learn about the formation, properties and types of aurorasDiscover the mythology and history of The Northern LightsFind out about Aurora science from Antiquity to the modern dayListen and learn how to take stunning photographs of the Northern LightsThe Northern Lights will give you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of the natural world and leave you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime.

The ideal gift for aspiring astronomers.The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet.In a few short generations, scientists have taken us from wondering about the nature of the Solar System to exploring every corner of it with advanced robotic probes, and inexpensive but powerful telescopes have become ubiquitous, allowing all of us to follow in the footsteps of Galileo as explorers.In this guide, you will learn how the Solar System came to be understood – from ancient theories of its mechanics to the modern age of remote sensing, We'll then look at the significant targets for amateur astronomers – the Moon, Sun and planets – to see how they can be explored by eye and with telescopes. We'll discuss some of the more obscure but fascinating worlds, including asteroids and dwarf planets, and dazzling special events, such as meteor showers, conjunctions, occultations and eclipses.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.After astronomers discover a strange object in space filled with energy crystals that can transform human abilities, a new age of Space exploration begins! Conditions back on Earth have grown hostile, and young Rhea Halley’s world is turned upside down. As people rush to evacuate the Earth, where will Rhea go?Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet.In a few short generations, scientists have taken us from wondering about the nature of the Solar System to exploring every corner of it with advanced robotic probes, and inexpensive but powerful telescopes have become ubiquitous, allowing all of us to follow in the footsteps of Galileo as explorers.In this guide, you will learn how the Solar System came to be understood – from ancient theories of its mechanics to the modern age of remote sensing, We'll then look at the significant targets for amateur astronomers – the Moon, Sun and planets – to see how they can be explored by eye and with telescopes. We'll discuss some of the more obscure but fascinating worlds, including asteroids and dwarf planets, and dazzling special events, such as meteor showers, conjunctions, occultations and eclipses.

Soar through the night sky with this beautifully illustrated atlas of the stars.Explore constellations and find out about the bright stars that form them, in this beautifully illustrated book for children.Astronomer Tom Kerss introduces the constellations that can be seen in different parts of the world and the legendary stories behind each one.· Meet the fearsome lion Leo, one of the most ancient constellations in the skies· Dive with Hydra, the mythical sea monster that was defeated by Hercules· Come face-to-face with Orion, the mighty hunter from Greek mythologyFrom amazing animals and brilliant birds to monsters and monster-slayers – children will love learning about these incredible star patterns and the science, history and myths surrounding them.It is the ideal Christmas gift to inspire budding astronomers and spark curiosity for the spectacular skies above.

Answers to the mysteries of the cosmos for inquiring minds.Explore the entire cosmos in 101 fascinating topics – from mind-blowing numbers, astonishing sights, to strange-but-true discoveries and everything in between.Feed your cosmic curiosity with this comprehensive guide to the Universe, featuring 101 out-of-this-world astronomical facts, discoveries and innovations. From gravitational curls to strange new worlds; the night sky to the end of time – you’re sure to find something you never knew before in this mind-expanding book, and with stunning images from the latest and greatest observatories, every turn of the page offers a visual treat. It’s the perfect gift for earthlings who love to learn.

Answers to the mysteries of the cosmos for inquiring minds.Explore the entire cosmos in 101 fascinating topics – from mind-blowing numbers, astonishing sights, to strange-but-true discoveries and everything in between.Feed your cosmic curiosity with this comprehensive guide to the Universe, featuring 101 out-of-this-world astronomical facts, discoveries and innovations. From gravitational curls to strange new worlds; the night sky to the end of time – you’re sure to find something you never knew before in this mind-expanding book, and with stunning images from the latest and greatest observatories, every turn of the page offers a visual treat. It’s the perfect gift for earthlings who love to learn.

Explore the night sky with this fact-packed guide to astronomy for children aged 7+.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 HemisphereExplore planets, comets and asteroidsFind out about the moon’s orbit and phases and how to view lunar eclipsesLearn how to take amazing photographs of the night sky.

A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmosA beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful infrared space observatory, along with expert insights into their revelations.Discover how these awe-inspiring images enhance our understanding of the Cosmos, and what new mysteries they unlock for astronomers.Learn more about humanity's mission to explore the far reaches of the Universe. Discover the history and background of the JWST, its technical design (size, optical system, heat shield and orbit), how the incredible observatory's instruments work, and why its striking images look the way they do.Tom Kerss provides accessible commentary, explaining the images in non-scientific terms whilst introducing the astronomical jargon used by the experts. He presents his own previously unpublished images, processed from real data, and presents both the answers and questions brought to light by the engine of wonder that is the James Webb Space Telescope.

Explore the universe with this stunning gift book.A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmos.A beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful infrared space observatory, along with expert insights into their revelations.Discover how these awe-inspiring images enhance our understanding of the Cosmos, and what new mysteries they unlock for astronomers.Learn more about humanity's mission to explore the far reaches of the Universe. Discover the history and background of the JWST, its technical design (size, optical system, heat shield and orbit), how the incredible observatory's instruments work, and why its striking images look the way they do.Tom Kerss provides accessible commentary, explaining the images in non-scientific terms whilst introducing the astronomical jargon used by the experts. He presents his own previously unpublished images, processed from real data, and presents both the answers and questions brought to light by the engine of wonder that is the James Webb Space Telescope.

What strange new worlds lie unseen in the deep cosmos? View images never before seen in print Discover unimaginable wonders in an extraordinarily beautiful collection of cosmic imagery bursting with colour, made possible by groundbreaking observatories and instruments which have expanded visibility of the universe beyond the limits of the human eye.Did you know that there are strange radio waves permeating the entire Universe, and cataclysmic x-rays bursting out in the Milky Way’s spiral arms? Delight in these spectacular sights for the first time in this visually arresting and colourful space book, where astronomical artworks – an awe-inspiring feast for the eyes – are demystified by experts.Visible light makes up a small fraction of the radiation we receive from space, and the demand for discovery has driven technological advances that allow astronomers to observe everything from the hum of young stars sending radio waves across the Galaxy, to intense bursts of gamma radiation released by energetic events beyond imagination.As a result, a dizzying variety of strange and wonderful images have been produced, some of which combine multiple forms of light to illuminate invisible details and unlock scientific secrets about the sky.

"A wonderfully comprehensive and well-written guide about all facets of Northern Lights-hunting. You’ll find enjoyment from this excellent guide to a fabulous natural phenomenon." ★★★★★ Jamie Carter, BBC Sky at Night MagazineThe perfect gift for anyone looking to explore the wonder of the Northern Lights.Discover the incomparable beauty of nature's lightshow the Aurora Borealis in this fascinating guide for aspiring and seasoned night sky observers and stargazers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography and is full of stunning photographs. Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography, so that readers can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature. Read about the formation, properties and types of aurorasDiscover the mythology and history of The Northern LightsFind out about Aurora science from Antiquity to the modern dayLearn how to take stunning photographs of the Northern Lights with your own smartphone or cameraIncludes a comprehensive travel and forecasting guide and a glossary of key terms.The Northern Lights will give you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of the natural world and leave you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime.

Across the centuries, and across the world, solar and lunar eclipses have captured the human imagination. Weaving together their long history and mythology with the very latest scientific techniques and discoveries, Philip's Little Book of Eclipses is a global guide to their locations and significance over the coming decades.Each year, several eclipses can be seen around the world, grabbing headlines and drawing tens of millions of curious sky-watchers to travel and observe them. Philip's Little Book of Eclipses maps the locations of both lunar and solar eclipses over the next decade and explains where and how to view and photograph these extraordinary phenomena. An excellent solar eclipse is due in Europe in August 2026 - 90% in the UK, Ireland and France, and total in Iceland, Portugal and much of Spain - and excitement around the world is mounting. A popular science guide, this evergreen book covers the history, mysteries, secrets, discoveries and experiences of chasing eclipses - uniquely of both the Moon and the Sun. They are among the greatest spectacles in the sky, and to astronomers they hold a great deal of value for the study of the Sun, Moon and Earth itself. Readers will explore eclipse-science in an accessible way, suitable for the beginner, then find themselves with all the advice they need to predict and safely view eclipses, as well as produce their own stunning photographs.Highlights include: * Locations and description of the lunar and solar eclipses around the world over the next decade - so you can plan your travels early * Accessible scientific explanations of the natural phenomena with key elements to watch for * The best ways to observe the eclipses of the Moon and Sun safely* How to photograph the events to create outstanding images * The history and mythology of the impact of eclipses over the last six thousand years

Across the centuries, and across the world, solar and lunar eclipses have captured the human imagination. Weaving together their long history and mythology with the very latest scientific techniques and discoveries, Philip's Little Book of Eclipses is a global guide to their locations and significance over the coming decades.Each year, several eclipses can be seen around the world, grabbing headlines and drawing tens of millions of curious sky-watchers to travel and observe them. Philip's Little Book of Eclipses maps the locations of both lunar and solar eclipses over the next decade and explains where and how to view and photograph these extraordinary phenomena. An excellent solar eclipse is due in Europe in August 2026 - 90% in the UK, Ireland and France, and total in Iceland, Portugal and much of Spain - and excitement around the world is mounting. A popular science guide, this evergreen book covers the history, mysteries, secrets, discoveries and experiences of chasing eclipses - uniquely of both the Moon and the Sun. They are among the greatest spectacles in the sky, and to astronomers they hold a great deal of value for the study of the Sun, Moon and Earth itself. Readers will explore eclipse-science in an accessible way, suitable for the beginner, then find themselves with all the advice they need to predict and safely view eclipses, as well as produce their own stunning photographs.Highlights include:* Locations and description of the lunar and solar eclipses around the world over the next decade - so you can plan your travels early* Accessible scientific explanations of the natural phenomena with key elements to watch for* The best ways to observe the eclipses of the Moon and Sun safely* How to photograph the events to create outstanding images* The history and mythology of the impact of eclipses over the last six thousand years