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Forty Ways to Know a Star: Using Stars to Understand Astronomy is an extraordinary work by the acclaimed author and astronomer, offering a unique lens through which to view our universe. This captivating book takes readers on a mesmerizing journey, illuminating the wonders of stars—the essential building blocks of galaxies.
In a universe boasting over 4,000 million stars in our Milky Way alone, and two million million galaxies visible to the naked eye, understanding these luminous spheres of plasma becomes an exhilarating adventure. Forty Ways to Know a Star provides a distinctive approach to astronomy, guiding readers through forty enlightening encounters.
The book's elegant storytelling transforms complex astronomical physics into accessible narratives that appeal to both enthusiasts and novices alike. Enhanced by stunning photographic imagery of celestial wonders, Forty Ways to Know a Star offers an informative yet visually captivating experience.
Not only does this award-winning volume demystify the cosmos, but it also opens a gateway to profound knowledge about our universe. With its engaging content, Forty Ways to Know a Star: Using Stars to Understand Astronomy is an essential addition to the library of anyone eager to deepen their appreciation of the stars above.
ISBN: | 9781917226011 |
Author: | Dr.Jillian Scudder |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | UniPress Books |
Publisher: | UniPress Books |
Dimensions: | 155 x 224 x 22 mm |
Publication Date: | 13 March, 2025 |
Pagination: | 192 pages, 100 illustrations |
Weight: | 520g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’