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Cover of A Star Explodes: The Story of Supernova 1054

A Star Explodes: The Story of Supernova 1054

James Gladstone, illustrated by Yaara Eshet

A Star Explodes traces the supernova that appeared in 1054 and the Crab Nebula created by the explosion. It connects astronomy with historical and cultural perspectives on this event, counted among the brightest recorded supernovae. The book also considers the nebula as an object still studied today, using descriptive narrative and watercolor illustrations to explore the event and its lasting remnant.

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Themes
History · Science · Space And Astronomy
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Published
March 15, 2023
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781771474986
Language
English
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