Around the Astronomy in 80 Quizzes (Paperback)

Paperback. Why do astronauts aboard the ISS float in their station, even though they're only 400 km above Earth's surface? What would Earth's orbital speed be if it were twice as massive? Could we really fix a geostationary satellite with a ladder? Is it true that stars twinkle but planets don't? Is the Moon actually larger when it's near the horizon? Why do January days only get longer in the evening and not in the morning? What would the Sun look like if it were placed inside the Orion Nebula? Across 80 fascinating quizzes, we invite you to explore questions whose answers may not be as intuitive as they seem.So let yourself be surprised, by the questions, and by the answers! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.