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Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe

A Brief History of Time for the 21st Century

At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly, not even light can escape its grasp. Its secrets lie waiting to be discovered. It’s time to explore our universe’s most mysterious inhabitants

Black Holes

Aurora: In Search of the Northern Lights

The beautiful aurorae, or northern lights, are the stuff of legends. The ancient stories of the Sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across the globe.

Wonders

Travel with Professor Brian Cox through a 3D Universe, scaling up from sub atomic particles through the solar system and Milky Way, local Stars and Galaxies to the edge of the known Universe.

Simple Stargazing

A first-time skywatcher’s guide from bright new talent, BBC Blue Peter astronomer, Anton Vamplew

How to Identify – The Night Sky (How to Identify)

(Illustrations are best viewed on a tablet.)

An introductory guide to navigating your way around the night sky and identifying what you can see on any given night.

Please note that this is the 2004 edition. Chart data is accurate to the end of 2009.

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