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Readers will discover the secrets of astronomy, from the objects that make up our solar system to the strange bodies at the very edges of the known universe; unlock the mysteries of the stars and discover what...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

'Astronomy' is a practical guide to the night sky for the amateur astronomer, filled with information on the sun and moon, the constellations, the solar system, the Milky Way and beyond.

Readers take a trip out of this world with' Eyewitness astronomy' to discover the planets, stars and galaxies around us. They visit the moon, blast off to Mars or take a stroll around the Milky Way. This book is...

This Catalyst article investigates possible careers in astronomy and space science. It provides some information on a number of academic courses leading to an exciting career in astronomy; the article also lists places to visit for those with general interest in astronomy.

This article is from Catalyst: GCSE...

Since ancient times, humans have gazed at the stars and tried to understand the night sky. This process continues today with observations still made by the naked eye but also with sophisticated telescopes and instruments that look at infra-red, ultraviolet, microwave and other wavelengths. This collection contains...

This activity, aimed at primary level, is designed to help children picture the size of our solar system. Children use representations of the planets and place them on a chalked out football pitch to show their relative distances from the sun. It contains tables showing relative distances from the Sun and follow up...

A 100 metres football field could serve as a venue to compare distances in our Solar System. Hopefully, this exercise from ESA will add perspective to the vastness of our part of the Universe and to the learning of astronomy.

Part of a series of books which provide science projects for children to carry out by themselves. Each project helps them to learn the answers to a scientific question by following fully-illustrated, step-by-step...

This is a survey of world astronomy before the invention of the telescope. It examines what observations were made, what instruments were used, the effect of developments in mathematics and measurement, and early...

'Astronomy double helix science kit' is a comprehensive science experiment kit which includes a full colour booklet, detailing...

In 'Astronomy for every kid' readers will learn about the constellations using a shoe box planetarium. They will chart the movement of the stars with nothing but a string, a marker, and a nail. And they will use a...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.