Diamonds Everywhere: Awe-inspiring astronomy discoveries
By (Author) Tom Kerss
By (author) Royal Observatory Greenwich
By (author) Collins Astronomy
HarperCollins Publishers
Collins
6th March 2024
26th October 2023
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods
Cosmology and the universe
523.1
Hardback
240
Width 191mm, Height 240mm, Spine 17mm
650g
Answers to the mysteries of the cosmos for inquiring minds.
Explore the entire cosmos in 101 fascinating topics from mind-blowing numbers, astonishing sights, to strange-but-true discoveries and everything in between.
Feed your cosmic curiosity with this comprehensive guide to the Universe, featuring 101 out-of-this-world astronomical facts, discoveries and innovations. From gravitational curls to strange new worlds; the night sky to the end of time youre sure to find something you never knew before in this mind-expanding book, and with stunning images from the latest and greatest observatories, every turn of the page offers a visual treat. Its the perfect gift for earthlings who love to learn.
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year.
Tom Kerss F.R.A.S. is an astronomer and the author of numerous best selling books about the night sky for both adults and children. Having worked at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich for more than six years, he now shares his passion for the stars with people all over the world, delivering courses, podcasts and media interviews. Tom loves nothing more than to seek out the darkest and most beautiful skies on Earth, but he does most of his stargazing from his home in London. Find out more about Toms projects at tomkerss.co.uk