{"product_id":"the-art-of-urban-astronomy","title":"The Art of Urban Astronomy: A Guide to Stargazing Wherever You Are","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDid you know that stars are seasonal? That Orion is one of the brightest constellations? That a single day on Venus is longer than an entire year on Venus?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace has captivated mankind since the beginning of time. Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on the moon and since then our knowledge of astronomy has continued to expand. With so many mysteries yet to be solved, science journalist Abigail Beall takes readers on an astonishing journey though the landscape of space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Urban Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you will be guided through the seasons and learn about the brightest stars and constellations, the myths and legends of astronomy and how to identify star clusters and galaxies with just your eyes or a pair of binoculars. For urban dwellers wrapped up in the rush and bustle of the city, it can be calming and truly valuable to take the time simply to stop, look and reconnect with nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked full of seasonal star charts, constellation charts and fascinating facts, this is the perfect guide for those who have looked up at the night sky and don't know where to begin. After reading this book, you'll never look up in the same way again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":179,\"2\":{\"5\":0}}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":31619,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":9,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut’s spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it’s following the production line of a factory making newspapers or exploring the insides of the Saturn V rocket. Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector. Written with humor and fascinating facts to guide you through the illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you. First published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers.\"}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/shop.nypl.org\/products\/book-stamping\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1558193756111000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNE4SBzn1k3TNa_tCQWi89X-mAVqzQ\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.nypl.org\/products\/book-stamping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet your Book Stamped for Free\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eAbigail Beall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDim:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.0\" x 7.9\" x 0.8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number: 9781409192855\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44259261939934,"sku":"9781409192855","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5132\/3102\/products\/Urban_Astronomybook.jpg?v=1688620990","url":"https:\/\/klevu-trustpilot-demo.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-urban-astronomy","provider":"Klevu Demo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}