{"product_id":"300-astronomical-objects-book-jamie-wilkins-9781554078127","title":"300 Astronomical Objects","description":"\u003cp\u003ePraise for the hardcover edition:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBEST BOOKS 2007, JUNIOR HIGH AND YOUNG ADULTS, ASTRONOMY\u003cbr\u003e \"Simply put, this book is a real gem.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Science Books and Films\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A glorious vision of the universe.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- American Reference Books Annual\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e300 Astronomical Objects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a handy and comprehensive reference to the most interesting celestial objects. It takes readers on a photographic tour through the galaxy, from its solar core to its outer limits, stopping to view all the highlights and give the very latest data about the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvenient sidebars with each entry provide up-to-date facts and figures on every object, including mass, magnitude, density, radius, rotation period, and surface and core temperatures. An annotated cross-section of the object enhances this information, and a full-color photograph brings the object to life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional spreads bring together and explain related objects and phenomena. For example, the corresponding pages for the sun include solar power, sunspots and solar flares. Others examples include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMercury and its surface\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe asteroid belt and 433 Eros\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJupiter and its moons, including Io, Europa and Callista\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUranus and its rings and moons, including Ariel and Titania\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOuter belts and comets, such as Halley's comet, and the Deep Impact mission\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace telescopes, including the International Space Station.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e300 Astronomical Objects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a beautiful and handy reference for the amateur astronomer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49562536280337,"sku":"GOR007491514","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50381853524241,"sku":"CIN1554078121G","price":7.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51748016980241,"sku":"CIN1554078121VG","price":7.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53382571196689,"sku":"GOR009614698","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1554078121.jpg?v=1750894724","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/300-astronomical-objects-book-jamie-wilkins-9781554078127","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}