NASA’s Space Shuttle programme ran from 1981 to 2011, launching 135 missions, and during that time Paul Dye was its longest-serving flight director.

Read about those stars and constellations you're finding with the naked eye, and about how the stars change through the night and the seasons. Dr Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s debut book is two things: a journey into the world of cosmology and particle physics, and a refreshingly eye-opening insight into the too-often exclusionary arena that is science.This device enables long-exposure photos by tracking objects as they move across the sky, effectively countering the Earth’s rotation, and enabling the camera to capture more light without blurring the image. This book not only illustrates the brightest moments from different Mars missions, but also talks about failures and lost spacecraft, spelling out the history of our species’ curiosity with Mars and explorations of its surface. On average cosmonauts were a good 10 years younger than their astronaut equivalents, with much less flight experience.

Aside from being able to hunt for objects with the naked eye, they’ll also get general information about astronomy, identify some of the constellations of the Zodiac, and background myths.Perfect for anyone who already has a DSLR camera and lenses, Star Adventurer’s are the best way for anyone to get started in astrophotography and would make a great gift for any keen photographer.

The book helps your young astronomer find star clusters, planets, galaxies and nebulae—using colorful illustrations, practical tips, and very simple language. It comes with a solid tripod and fine adjusters, which help you keep objects in the field of view as they move across the sky due to Earth’s rotation. Rubin is a fascinating character, not only for her great scientific achievements but for the example she set in how to tackle gender inequality in science.Naturally you'll also want large aperture (size), but don't lose sight of portability and convenience. The simple approach is perfect for kids ages 5 to 12 who are curious about astronomy and stargazing, but aren’t ready yet for a telescope or binoculars.

That all changed when Vera Rubin’s work on galaxies showed dark matter was needed to explain what she was observing. Through these 21 stars (and 3 imposters) he reveals the impact that astronomy has played on science's understanding of the past, present and future.Penned by America’s first woman spacewalker, Handprints on Hubble tells the story of Kathy Sullivan, whose career took her from a pressurised space suit to the highest altitude ever reached by the Space Shuttle. Each section begins with background information and facts, followed by detailed activity instructions. The first to examine the extra-terrestrial volcanoes of our Solar System, Natalie Starkey’s latest is an explosive read in more ways than one that will give you a new perspective on both the planets closest to us and of the darker corners of our Solar System. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page. Written from the heart but with expert tips, The Secret World of Stargazing acts as a succinct and simple to understand manual for any “accidental stargazers” who picked up the habit during 2020 and now want to take the next step and learn to navigate and to know the night sky.