Bibliograph

Little book big universe, a guide to exploring Australia's night skies, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith ; illustrated by First Dog on the Moon

Type

Label

Little book big universe, a guide to exploring Australia's night skies, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith ; illustrated by First Dog on the Moon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Little book big universe

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith ; illustrated by First Dog on the Moon

Sub title

a guide to exploring Australia's night skies

Summary

Want to watch spectacular meteors rain down on Earth? Wave to real-life astronauts as they fly overhead? Find your way home using only the Southern Cross? Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith's easy step-by-step guide to exploring Australia's night skies is full of mind-blowing facts about our cosmos. You will master time travel and planet hunting, learn how to take amazing photos in the dark and use helpful gadgets to supercharge your new backyard hobby. Sprinkled throughout the pages, First Dog on the Moon's awesome drawings show the best entertainment in town is found by simply looking up

Table Of Contents

1 A universe bursting with stars -- 2 Come to the dark side (but don't forget mozzie spray) -- 3 Star maps, apps and other fun gadgets -- 4 Constellations and star hopping -- 5 Planets, rings and moons -- 6 The great cratered sky-crab -- 7 Wave to the astronauts -- 8 Travel back in time -- 9 Things that go bump in the night -- 10 Supersize your hobby -- Fun facts -- Glossary -- Resources -- Acknowledgements -- About the author

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor