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How Space Works: The Facts Visually Explained

How Space Works

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"How Space Works" by DK is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

"Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. [It] shows you the different types of objects in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from your quasars) and introduces you to some of the strangest and most wonderful things known to science, including dark matter particles and ancient white dwarf stars that are almost as old as the Universe itself. The book starts with an explanation of our view of the Universe from Earth, then takes a tour of the Solar System, the stars and galaxies, and the furthest reaches of space"--Publisher's description.

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Best For: Readers interested in understanding fundamental concepts of astronomy and space science.
Focus: Explaining the structure and contents of the Universe using visual aids.
Covers: The Solar System, stars, galaxies, dark matter, and cosmic history including the Big Bang.
Why It Matters: Provides clear visual explanations to help readers grasp complex astronomical phenomena and the scale of the Universe.

"How Space Works" by DK is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: DK

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

"Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. [It] shows you the different types of objects in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from your quasars) and introduces you to some of the strangest and most wonderful things known to science, including dark matter particles and ancient white dwarf stars that are almost as old as the Universe itself. The book starts with an explanation of our view of the Universe from Earth, then takes a tour of the Solar System, the stars and galaxies, and the furthest reaches of space"--Publisher's description.

AuthorDK
PublisherNational Geographic Books
Published2021-07-20
ISBN-139780744027488
BindingHardcover
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesDK How Stuff Works

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

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