Here, at last, is a bright modern approach to astro navigation, for those wanting a little more than just a textbook to pass an exam. First there is a brief outline of the solar system & then a step by step guide to finding your position on the ocean, both with & without a pocket calculator for working out sun & star sights. Best of all are the outstanding colour illustrations to assist novices in star recognition. This book will prove a real boon to anyone struggling with lengthy sight reduction tables, & is a welcome modern addition to the subject. ...

Bring stars, planets & spacecraft into your bedroom with this fantastic projector torch. Swap & change the projection domes easily by twisting & pulling them off the torch. Simply shine the torch around your room & turn your bedroom into a glowing galaxy. When the torch is not in use the on/off switch, the rim of the torch & the dome adaptor glow in the dark, making the torch easy to find in your dark bedroom. The Original Glowstars Company was first formed in the nineties bringing Original paper Glowstars to the nation. No home was complete without a glowing night sky on bedroom walls & ceilings! Now The Original Glowstars Company brings, not just paper glowstars, but a whole array of glow-in-the-dark items to make your home a fun, educational, glowing place to be. The Glow range

Includes:: The Original Glowstars, Glow 3D, Glow Morph & Cosmic Glow.A perfect, fun yet educational, gift for kids who are interested in the stars, constellations & the Universe. Now that kids grow out of toys earlier & earlier, glow products will appeal to kids into their tween & teen years. Ideal for pyjama parties & sleepovers. Even adults will love to decorate rooms with this beautiful home decor. Good, educational family fun.

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Meet Astro, the robot dog with a big heart, in this brand new picture book by the bestselling author of ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS. When Astro is sent from Planet Xog on a journey through outer-space, not only does he find out what life is like on Earth, he also discovers the true meaning of friendship. From the creators of the bestselling GEORGE`S DRAGON series comes an out-of-this-world adventure that will melt hearts across the galaxy. ...

The highly affordable Sky-Watcher ASTROLUX allows the younger user to take their first steps into the fascinating world of astronomy. Although similar to many other beginner`s reflector telescopes on the market, the Astrolux is supplied with superior 1.25” eyepieces & accessories (not 0.96” or hybrid 1.25”) & moreover, the eyepieces have been specially selected to give a much more useful & practical range of magnifications (which are not unrealistically too high!) to enhance your viewing experience. The telescope can be freely moved in both horizontal & vertical axes & is equipped with a micro-adjustment elevation control. Suitable to view the Moon, stars & bright planets & other night sky objects. ...

What`s it really like to be an astronaut on a mission to Mars? Well, kids will not only find out but can also train for their own missions in this exciting activity book. Once enrolled at the academy, they face a variety of challenges & missions that mimic the real-life tasks astronauts may have to perform in space. Specific activities include h&-eye coordination exercises, obstacle courses, building a balloon rocket, basic first-aid skills, how to deal with weightlessness, & doing fiddly things while wearing big gloves! A jam-packed Space Goodies section

Includes:: stickers, a poster, board game, press-outs, & a model space shuttle. Informative, interactive, & fun, this book will appeal to all aspiring astronauts!

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ASTRONAUTS is the game that takes you to the edge of the solar system. An astronomically great game that’s fun, easy to learn, educational & highly addictive. Astronauts is the ultimate space game as you race your opponents to explore the planets & moons of our solar system & then return safely back to Earth. Explore Mars, the moons of Jupiter, Saturn’s rings, Neptune, the Kuiper Belt & more as you slingshot your way from planet to planet & use your booster rocket & hyperspace to speed your safe return. The further out you go the more points you get but the more difficult it becomes to return, so beware getting stuck in Deep Outer Space. Avoid the Asteroids, beware of the Black Hole, watch out for the Wormhole & survive the Super Nova, whilst you try not to get stuck in the grip of Jupiter’s massive gravity. The excitement builds as the lead changes with each returning mission & the game is often won or lost on the final go. No two games are ever the same in this clever game that you will want to play again & again. The fascinating facts on all the planet & moon cards add an educational element, whilst different levels of play make it accessible for a broad range of ages & abilities. Contents: 20 planet cards, 9 moon cards, 3 dwarf planet cards, 8 return to earth cards, 16 special cards, dice & rules sheet. For 2-5 players. Suitable for age 9 +. ASTRONAUTS – The Ultimate Space Game ...

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Help your child learn all about astronomy using the new edition of this fact-packed guide with a giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD & dedicated website. From the man whose children helped him to invent the telescope, to the incredible connection between Earth's seas & the Moon: let your child learn all about planets & stars & discover the history of the world's oldest science. They'll find out more about astronomy downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about astronomy. This title also contains a dedicated website. ...

Showing you what others only tell you, this title helps you discover the history & origins of the universe & observe the stars & galaxies, with over 100 star charts & profiles of all 88 constellations. Including a month-by-month guide to highlights of the night sky, it is perfect for any enthusiast, & is the definitive visual guide to enjoying & appreciating astronomy. ...

This fully revised & updated text is a comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects & phenomena. By applying some basic physical principles to a variety of situations, students will learn how to relate everyday physics to the astronomical world. Starting with the simplest objects, the text contains explanations of how & why astronomical phenomena occur, & how astronomers collect & interpret information about stars, galaxies & the solar system. The text looks at the properties of stars, star formation & evolution; neutron stars & black holes; the nature of galaxies; & the structure of the universe. It examines the past, present & future states of the universe; & final chapters use the concepts that have been developed to study the solar system, its formation; the possibility of finding other planetary systems; & the search for extraterrestrial life. This comprehensive text contains useful equations, chapter summaries, worked examples & end-of-chapter problem sets. ...