Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond (National Geographic Kids)

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Among the biggest cosmic structures we can see are galaxies, which essentially are vast collections of stars. Our own galaxy is called the Milky Way, and is considered a "barred spiral" shape. There are several types of galaxies, ranging from spiral to elliptical to irregular, and they can change as they come close to other objects or as stars within them age. Ever since we start learning about space, we cannot help but wonder about the truth that has concealed itself behind the deep darkness of space. Why not spend some time devoted to learning about the vast space of extraterrestrial objects that we gaze upon in our starry sky every night.

The book is very suitable for astronauts and those who are crazy about space. From the earth to beyond this galaxy, this book will provide you the knowledge and will tell you everything about space that you need to know. If you simply want to enhance your knowledge about the space and want to know the facts about it, then go for this book. This book will not only provide you with the necessary information but will also help you to choose the best telescope and to identify the desired objects in space through it. Now you can view it all by yourself and capture images by yourself. Large groups of galaxies can form in clusters that are groups as large as hundreds or thousands of galaxies bound together gravitationally. Scientists consider these the largest structures in the universe. Secondly, everyone has preferences about topics they feel passionate about, some people might want to learn about planets, and their atmosphere, and some might be interested in studying the stars and their evolutionary process.Several space-related phobias have been identified, including agoraphobia (the fear of open spaces), astrophobia (the fear of celestial space) and claustrophobia (the fear of enclosed spaces).

Ownership of space is not restricted to land. Ownership of airspace and of waters is decided internationally. Other forms of ownership have been recently asserted to other spaces—for example to the radio bands of the electromagnetic spectrum or to cyberspace. Cosmic Detectives". The European Space Agency (ESA). 2 April 2013. Archived from the original on 5 April 2013 . Retrieved 26 April 2013.Learn about various scientific efforts to study the planet Mars, including the Opportunity and Curiosity rovers. (more) See all videos for this article