Spacewarp by Fred Watson
Why do stars twinkle? What's the best way to start spotting constellations and comets? Is there life beyond Earth? What's the chance of a catastrophic collision with a killer asteroid? Fred Watson's covered the big space questions for adults, now Australia's Astronomer-at-Large embarks on a grand tour of the Universe especially for children.
"The perfect book for young space enthusiasts with a thirst for real scientific knowledgeHilarious cartoons, fast facts and quiz questions, my kids and I loved every minute of it." – Professor Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland
Fred Watson is Australia's first Astronomer-at-Large. Recognised internationally for helping to pioneer the use of fibre optics in astronomy during the 1980s, Fred is best known today for his radio and TV broadcasts, books, and other ventures, which have earned him many awards. He even has an asteroid named after him (5691 Fredwatson), but says that if it hits the Earth, it won't be his fault.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781742237282 |
| ISBN 10 | 1742237282 |
| Title | Spacewarp |
| Author | Fred Watson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | NewSouth Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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