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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Take a journey into space! Use the chunky push, pull & slide mechanisms to blast a rocket into the sky, repair the International Space Station & discover just how astronauts go to sleep. With small bite-size facts on every page & things to spot too, Astronaut is a fun introduction for little ones to finding out what being an astronaut is all about. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Majestic spiral arms of a remote galaxy shimmer from the combined light of 50 billion stars. The ethereal curtains of the aurora borealis ripple across the night sky. Vast clouds of gas & dust, 10, 000 times wider than the solar system, pervade the galaxy. Captured by the cameras of talented amateur astronomers & by the world`s most powerful research telescopes, the universe`s impressive wonders are presented in ASTRONOMY 2013 in brilliant high-resolution color. This 12-image collection was compiled by stargazing authority Terence Dickinson, author of Night Watch. He brings a wealth of practical experience to the calendar`s diary of predicted celestial events, which range from meteor showers to eclipses. ...

Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, & telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you`re a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you`ll find Astronomy Hacks both useful & fun. From upgrading your optical finder to photographing stars, this book is the perfect cosmic companion. This handy field guide covers the basics of observing, & what you need to know about tweaking, tuning, adjusting, & tricking out a `scope. Expect priceless tips & tools for using a Dobsonian Telescope, the large-aperture telescope you can inexpensively build in your garage. Get advice on protocols involved with using electronics including in dark places without ruining the party. Astronomy Hacks begins the space exploration by getting you set up with the right equipment for observing & admiring the stars in an urban setting. Along for the trip are first rate tips for making most of observations. The hacks show you how to: * Dark-Adapt Your Notebook Computer * Choose the Best Binocular * Clean Your Eyepieces & Lenses Safely * Upgrade Your Optical Finder * Photograph the Stars with Basic Equipment The O` Reilly Hacks series has reclaimed the term ”hacking” to mean innovating, unearthing, & creating shortcuts, gizmos, & gears. With these hacks, you don`t dream it-you do it--and Astronomy Hacks brings space dreams to life. The book is essential for anyone who wants to get the most out of an evening under the stars & have memorable celestial adventures. ...

What happens when a star dies? How many asteroids are in our solar system? Can galaxies collide? What is dark energy? Astronomy in Minutes answers all these questions & more as it condenses 200 key concepts into easily digestible essays. From Trojan asteroids to stellar black holes, & from superclusters to cosmic microwave background, this book will take you on an essential tour around the universe. Beginning with the specks & constellations that we see in the night sky, & then zooming in on the objects & `matter` beyond the naked eye, Astronomy in Minutes draws on established theories & recent research. Each essay is accompanied by an image or a clear diagram to help unravel complex ideas. Beginning with the constellations & finishing with the latest cosmological theories, this is the perfect reference guide to this fascinating subject. Contents include: The celestial sphere, Piscis Austrinus, the Earth-Moon system, Io & Ganymede, Kuiper Belt Objects, Measuring stellar properties, Nuclear fusion, Red & orange dwarfs, Open star clusters, Planetary nebulae, Supernova remnants, Cosmic expansion, Quasars & blazars, Nature of spacetime, Nucleosynthesis & the Anthropic Principle. ...

This collection of beautiful images of space taken by photographers from all over the world comprises images from the first four years of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which is organized by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in association with Sky at Night Magazine, & powered by the photo-sharing website Flickr. From giant storm systems in Jupiter`s atmosphere to the colourful wispy remnants of a supernova explosion & the dazzling green curtain of the Northern Lights, the competition brings together some of the last four years` best space imagery of astronomical objects from within our solar system & far into deep space by astrophotographers from around the world. All winning, runner-up & highly commended entries from all four years of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition are included, as well as all shortlisted images from the 2012 competition. The images are submitted in one of the following categories: * Earth & Space * Our Solar System * Deep Space * Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year & can also be entered for one of the special prizes: * Best Newcomer * People & Space * Robotic Scope Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location & technical details. More information about the competition & a short guide to taking astronomy photographs is included. Exhibition Every year the Royal Observatory, Greenwich hosts a free exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing some incredible images of the sky. www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto ...