Books

An immersive, cutting-edge, jaw-dropping investigation into images fresh from space and the science behind them, with the astronomers of Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Showcasing the explosive beauty, colour and light of deep space, the book was compiled and written by an inspiring team of astronomers from the historic home of British astronomy.

Deep Space for Young Explorers includes:
– dozens of photographs taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble and other high-tech sources
– a timeline of historic and groundbreaking astrophotography
– a look at the fascinating future of Universe exploration
– and a quiz at the end!

The book also boasts expert oversight and foreword by Dr Edward Bloomer, Senior Astronomy Manager: Digital and Data at the Observatory and judge of the Astrophotography competition. Perfect, inspiring reading for explorers age 8 and up.

Contents include: The Carina Nebula, Orion Nebula, Pillars of Creation, the Horsehead Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Proxima Centauri, The Jewel Box Cluster, Rho Ophiuchi, The Cat’s Eye Nebula, The Milky Way, a black hole, a galactic crash and more!

Also from Wayland and Royal Observatory Greenwich: Wonders of the Night Sky / The Future of the Universe / The Wonders of Time / Wonders of the Moon