Essential Astronomy: Everything You Need to Understand the Mysteries of Our Universe by Cynthia Phillips
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Essential Astronomy
Essential Astronomy
Summary
Aims to explains the secrets of the universe. This work helps you explore the enigmas of our own galaxy as well as the endless space beyond the Earth's atmosphere. It also helps you learn about the major scientific theories on how the universe began and delve into the intricacies of celestial bodies.
Essential Astronomy Summary
About Cynthia Phillips
Cynthia Phillips is a scientist at the SETI Institute and also works at the Center for the Study of Life in the Universe in the USA.
Table of Contents
Introduction; 1 Ancient Eyes, Same Sky; 2 Astronomy As a Science; 3 How the Universe Came into Being; 4 Constellations Patterns in the Sky; 5 Navigate the Night Sky; 6 The Inner Solar System; 7 The Outer Solar System; 8 Solar System Wanderers; 9 A Star Is Born; 10 Deep-Sky Objects; 11 Faraway and Far-Out; 12 First Steps, First Tools; 13 Telescopes: Advanced Tools for Advanced Viewing; 14 Visit Space Places; 15 Make Your Own Scientific Discoveries!; 16 Ground-Based and Space-Based Observation; 17 Robots, Animals, and People in Space; 18 SETI: Are We Alone?; 19 How It Will All End; Index.
Additional information
GOR001650957
9780715327340
0715327348
Essential Astronomy: Everything You Need to Understand the Mysteries of Our Universe by Cynthia Phillips
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
2007-10-26
304
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