What do we see when we look at the stars?

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Award-winning book from "The 4th China's Most Beautiful Bookstore Week Top Ten Books 2019"
Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards Children's Travel Book Shortlist
A unique astronomical picture book, a perfect blend of popular science and art
Humanity has always yearned to learn and explore, and the drive to understand the world around us has shaped who we are
Professional translation and annotation by editors of "Chinese National Astronomy" magazine, doctoral students in astrophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China School of Astronomy and Purple Mountain Observatory
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◎ Editor's Recommendation
★ Amazon US reader rating average 4.7 points. Bestseller rank #3 in Books > Science & Math > Astronomy & Space Science > Comets, Meteors & Asteroids
★ Rich in knowledge, cutting-edge: Covers comprehensive astronomical knowledge including constellations, the Milky Way, the Moon, the Sun, planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, deep space, etc. From the Ptolemaic constellation system to the Voyager exploration program, it has it all.
★ Historical stories, myths and legends, and scientific knowledge: You can read ancient Greek and Roman myths that named constellations, and learn about the formation of moon phases and the mechanisms of lunar and solar eclipses.
★ Exquisite paintings: Perfectly integrated with knowledge points, making readers feel as if they are wandering in space, inspiring their interest in stargazing.
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◎ Media Recommendation
Kelsey Oseid renders the history, science, and mythology of our solar system with breathtaking hand-drawn art.
—BuzzFeed, a famous American internet news media company
This book explains our innate connection to the universe, introducing astronomical discoveries made by people around the world over centuries. With beautifully depicted ink drawings that make you feel like you're exploring the stars and celestial bodies of the Milky Way, Kelsey Oseid makes you realize your unique place in space and time, subtly showing you why you should continue to look up at the stars.
—Ariel Waldman, author of "What’s It Like in Space?"
This book beautifully teaches you about the science and history of the night sky. Kelsey Oseid's beautiful illustrations are studded with starlight, depicting everything from the principles of meteor shower formation to the tools used to chart and name ancient constellations, truly bringing to life the stories of astronomy, astrology, and mythology. This book is an invaluable read for anyone who has ever looked up at the sky in wonder.
—Rachel Ignotofsky, author of "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Scientists Who Changed the World"
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◎ Content Introduction
Take some time to gaze at the night sky, just as ancient people did, and it will spark endless curiosity. This book will take you on a journey through the night sky, touring some of the brightest celestial bodies and their combinations visible in our solar system: constellations, the moon, planets, comets, etc.; it also touches on a small number of lesser-known astronomical phenomena, such as exoplanets and deep space. You will learn the ancient names still used by astronomers and related myths, and explore the basic scientific principles behind the stars.
With a unique deep blue tone, this book vividly and accurately draws the various constellations that people often talk about "in the sky," making them mysterious and alluring. It is suitable for independent reading by young readers and adults interested in astronomical observation.

2018-11-01

北京联合出版公司

Joint bass

160

9787559620033