The Year in Space 2017 Wall Calendar

Book Overview

Spend the Year In Space with this award-winning large-format wall calendar.

Larger and more lavishly illustrated than any other space calendar published, The Year In Space takes you on a year-long guided tour of the Universe.
• Travel to the Moon with the astronauts of Apollo 14
• See stunning images of Pluto and Charon
• Learn about the upcoming 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
• Explore dwarf planet Ceres along with the Dawn spacecraft
• Learn about edge-on galaxies
• Discover what magnetars are all about
• See the best celestial object in Taurus, and much more!

Each month you'll enjoy:
• An in-depth exploration of human space flight, planetary exploration, or deep sky wonders
• Multiple images and detailed captions
• A mini-biography of famous astronomer, scientist, or astronaut related to the topic
• Background info and fun facts
• A sky summary of where to find naked-eye planets
• Space history dates
• Major holidays (U.S. and Canada)
• Daily Moon phases graphically displayed
• Room for notes and appointments

Find out for yourself why The Year In Space was voted "Science Geek Gift of the Year" by the NBC News Digital Cosmic Log website. The Year In Space appeals to a broad range of ages and is the perfect gift for space fans, whether you're an astrophysicist or an 8-year-old.

• Format: Health and Beauty
• Language: English
• ISBN: B07BNXJWG5
• ISBN13: 9780989492362
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Starry Messenger Press
• Dimensions: 27.6" x 9.0" x 5.3"
• Age Range: 8 years and up