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"¿Qué forma tiene el universo? ¿Hay algo que pueda escapar de un agujero negro? ¿Sabías que el róver Perseverance tardó siete meses en llegar a Marte? A partir de los últimos descubrimientos de las misiones espaciales y de los nuevos telescopios, este libro te cuenta todo lo que debes saber, desde las ondas gravitacionales hasta los vacíos cósmicos. Con unos gráficos muy claros y muchísimos datos que te sorprenderán, Cómo funciona el...
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"The universe contains many unusual sights and sounds, most of which are either very difficult to witness or simply go unnoticed. With the right tools, time, and location, some of the often talked about but seldom seen and heard gems in our skies can finally be observed.This book introduces readers to the rare and ephemeral happenings above our heads. It offers a crash course in astronomical history, detailing the observations, assumptions, and inventions...
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"¿Quién no se ha sentido fascinado por las maravillas del cielo nocturno? Desde que los primeros humanos caminan sobre la tierra, hemos intentado comprender nuestro lugar en el cosmos. ¿Qué es la materia oscura? ¿Estamos solos en el universo? ¿Es posible viajar en el tiempo? Preguntas como estas nos proporcionan una visión fascinante de las infinitas posibilidades del espacio, aún por descifrar. La inmensidad del universo puede resultar intimidante....
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"2022 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all of the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. This in-depth guide first introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2022, with...
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Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What makes stars shine? Where does Earth's water come from? Why is the night sky dark? Was there ever life on Mars? How do telescopes work? This engaging guide book answers all these questions and hundreds more, making it a practical reference for anyone who has ever wondered what is out in the cosmos, where it all comes from, and how it all works. Richly...
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"Offering a unique insight into a subject sometimes thought too difficult for the non-mathematician to grasp, and using only basic mathematics, this book provides the necessary tools to enable the reader to understand the underlying physical phenomena behind celestial mechanics. It also provides facts and figures on historical events and modern discoveries, and gives a tantalising glimpse into a possible future."--BOOK JACKET.