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Planetarium is a book that takes you into space in a
way that mixes art and science. It invites the eye into space and
the study of space in what is a distinctive painterly way, full
of mood and feeling. Alongside the lush art work, we are given
solidly scientific mini-essays for older readers telling us, for
example that the 'Sun wobbles back and forth, due to
gravitational tugs mainly from Jupiter and Saturn.' The Sun
wobbles? Really? Yes it does. It's a great book for peering into
and poring over whether as a child, a teen or in groups, schools,
or in families. -- Michael Rosen
Planetarium is a truly stunning book that makes science exciting
for all ages, blending art and fascinating descriptions to help
communicate the wonder of the universe. Its mix of beautiful
illustrations and inspiring science makes is a worth winner. --
Professor Sheila Rowan FRS - (Chair of the 2019 adult judging
panel for RS Book Prize)
The first thing that catches your eye are the beautiful
illustrations, they are quite simply stunning and will instantly
entice readers of any age into the book. It's rather like being
drawn into a magical world with colour, mystery and excitement.
The reader's taken on a whistle stop tour of the universe and
provided with concise descriptions of the planets within the
solar system, as well as comets and meteors, from the Big Bang
right through to the e of our universe. This book is a
worthwhile addition to any astronomer's library, ideal for
leafing through on a cloudy evening to let the mind wander into
the mysteries of our universe., Sky at Night
Welcome to The Planetarium! Home to an incredible collection of
astronomical objects from small icy moons to huge swirling
galaxies. How big is the Universe? How did it begin? What
mysteries does it hold?
This book is one to keep and read and LOVE! It's a beauty.,
Angels and Urchins
Go on an amazing guided tour of the galaxy with this stunning
big-format book, and explore the solar system, the Milky Way and
the universe beyond., The Week Junior
Welcome to the Planetarium... home to an incredible collection of
astronomical wonders from icy moons to swirling galaxies! This
book is packed with the finely detailed and incredibly coloured
artwork of Chris Wormell, a self-taught artist who uses a digital
adaptation of the engraving process to create his stunning
images. In this eye-catching new tour, which comes in the form of
a large, high-quality book packed with amazing pictures and
fascinating facts, we learn about all aspects of space, from the
Sun and our Solar System to the lives of stars, the Milky Way and
the universe beyond. The informative text is written by Professor
of Astrophysics, Raman Prinja, who takes us over the horizon of
our blue-green planet and into a space world that has fascinated
humans since the dawn of time. So step inside the pages of this
spellbinding book and discover everything you ever wanted to know
about space, planets and all things galactic., Lancashire Evening
Post
Wow, what a beautiful book!..... Planetarium is all about space
and the universe. 'This book will take you on an intergalactic
journey far beyond Earth's boundaries.' Covering everything from
teles to constellations, star types to galaxy clusters and
everything in between. I love the style of writing, it is easy
understand and the topics flow easily from one to another. The
book is beautifully illustrated with large full page pictures in
engraving style drawings. A beautiful book that would look lovely
on anyone's bookshelves. -- Jenni Prestwood, Reading Zone
Planetarium is a tour of the universe curated by the astronomer
Raman Prinja and exquisitely illustrated by Chris Wormell --
Melanie McDonagh, The Evening Standard
Professor Raman Prinja has been our 'go-to' for fantastic space
books over the last few years of blogging and now he curates a
truly beautiful collection of amazing artefacts on a universal
scale. With the fantastic colour-and-etch style art of Chris
Wormell (whose artwork adorns the billion selling "Book of Dust"
by Philip Pullman, no less) we're taken on a truly stratospheric
journey to examine all the amazing wonders on our own home
planet, and out in the inky blackness of space.
Ever wondered what a Black Hole is? What it does, and the
incredible destructive forces that suck in any object unfortunate
enough to pass its event horizon? Ever wondered how the first
pioneers of space began to explore our galaxy, not with
spaceships and rockets but with the humble tele?
It's a fantastic book both as a reference for space-going school
projects, but also for a thoroughly absorbing read at home too -
and we always love the Big Picture Press releases that are
designed for sprawling out on the floor with.
This book is absolutely perfect for kids and adults who are
interested in all aspects of space exploration, a truly brilliant
showcase non-fiction book that perfectly demonstrates how to make
a subject both exciting and engaging., Read it Daddy
What a beautiful book! A brilliant book filled with beautiful
pictures and fascinating facts about our universe. It steps
through different parts of space as if you are walking through a
museum, so you 'walk' through seven galleries including Looking
at Space, The Solar System, The Sun, The Night Sky, The Stars,
Galaxies and The Universe.
This is an interesting book for adults and children alike,
whether you have a specific interest in space or not. It would
make a fantastic gift for an older child who is passionate about
space or a brilliant addition to any classroom environment when
learning about space through science or topic.
Younger children would definitely enjoy looking at the pictures
while older children could use it as part of their independent
work/research. -- Lucy Newton, Reading Zone
Book Description
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The newest title in the Welcome to the Museum series
turns its focus to the heavens and explores the wonders of space.
