About Time Too: A Miscellany of Time by Royal Observatory Greenwich (English) Ha

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE About Time Too by Royal Observatory Greenwich How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth? What do we call one millionth of a billionth of a second? What animals change colour in different seasons? And why is Greenwich the Home of Time? Find the answers to these and many more fascinating questions in this timely little book from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the Home of Time. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How old is Earth? Can we look back in time? How long is a light year? How short is a femtosecond? What is Greenwich Mean Time? How did astronauts tell the time on the Moon? When did time begin?Its high time you knew the answers to these and many more intriguing questions, so why not pass the time reading this lighthearted, illustrated miscellany, packed with hundreds of amazing facts from the time experts at the Royal Observatory. In less than no time, youll have discovered the myriad of influences that time has on our daily lives. Author Biography Royal Observatory Greenwich is the home of space and time, the Greenwich Meridian Line, awe-inspiring astronomy, and Londons only Planetarium. Long Description How old is the Earth? How fast can you think? How long is a light year and how short is a femtosecond? What does Greenwich Mean Time mean? Can you tell the time with flowers? When did time itself begin? This lighthearted, illustrated miscellany goes a long way to answering some of these questions and also presents a whole range of other amazing facts and figures that reveal the surprising influence of time on our daily lives. Time, we realize as we page through this book, affects us all in a wide range of unexpected ways. And as you saw above, it also generates some of the most intriguing questions asked by visitors to the Royal Observatory, the "Home of Time." Building on those questions, the experts at the Royal Observatory present here a captivating primer on just what it is we mean, think about, and understand when we talk about time. Details ISBN1906367663 Author Royal Observatory Greenwich Publisher National Maritime Museum ISBN-10 1906367663 ISBN-13 9781906367664 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Miscellany of Time Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title About Time Too Pages 160 Language English Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-04-01 NZ Release Date 2021-04-01 UK Release Date 2021-04-01 Imprint Royal Observatory Greenwich DEWEY 529 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-03-31 Illustrations over 100 black and white line drawings We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:131682504;

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