{"product_id":"eyewitness-astronomy-eyewitness-books","title":"Eyewitness: Astronomy (Eyewitness Books)","description":"Featuring an extra-sturdy library binding!\nHere is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating world of astronomy. Superb full-color photographs of scientific instruments, experiments, and innovative 3-D models reveal the discoveries and research that have transformed our understanding of the Universe. See how sailors navigated by the Sun and stars, where the asteroid belt is, how the planets and constellations were named, why the Earth was considered the center of the Universe, what a black hole is, and the hot volcanic surface of Venus. Learn how space probes photograph planets, what causes a meteor shower, what makes Mars red, why the Sun shines, where the Moon came from, how the first telescopes worked, the stages in the life of a star, and how the Earth's atmosphere sustains life. Discover what creates auroras, why the Zero Meridian is located at Greenwich in England, how the amazing early observatories were built, how Saturn could float on water, the \"sound\" of our own galaxy, how a comet is formed, and much, much more.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 078946716X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.078946716X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Lippincott, Kristen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43209065758781,"sku":"BVV.078946716X.G","price":7.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/078946716X-0.jpg?v=1779225792","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/eyewitness-astronomy-eyewitness-books","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}