Author: ASTRONOMY.Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Astronomy for the Million ... By an Observer, in Sussex
Author: ASTRONOMY.70 Thousand Million, Million, Million Stars in Space
Author: Paul RockettPublisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 1410968758
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
You can count numbers all around you, from the eight legs on a spider to the one nose on your face. But can you count the stars in the sky? Explore Space from galaxies and stars to the planets in our solar system, including Earth and the Moon.
Astronomy and Cosmogony
Author: James JeansPublisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Astronomy for the Million
Author: Observer in SussexPublisher:
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Category : Amateur astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Astronomy and Cosmogony
Author: Sir James Hopwood JeansPublisher: Canbridge, [Eng.] : The University Press
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
The Astronomy Book
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465470719
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe. We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between! Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will launch you on a wild trip through the cosmos and the incredible discoveries throughout history. Filled to the brim with beautifully illustrated flowcharts, graphics, and jargon-free language, The Astronomy Book breaks down hard-to-grasp concepts to guide you in understanding almost 100 big astronomical ideas. Big Ideas How do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? Now you can find out all the answers to these questions and so much more in this inquisitive book about our universe! Using incredibly clever visual learning devices like step-by-step diagrams, you’ll learn more about captivating topics from the Copernican Revolution. Dive into the mind-boggling theories of recent science in a user-friendly format that makes the information easy to follow. Explore the biographies, theories, and discoveries of key astronomers through the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking. To infinity and beyond! Journey through space and time with us: • From Myth to Science 600 BCE – 1550 CE • The Telescope Revolution 1550 – 1750 • Uranus to Neptune 1750 – 1850 • The Rise of Astrophysics 1850 – 1915 • Atom, Stars, And Galaxies 1915 – 1950 • New Windows on The Universe 1950 – 1917 • The Triumph of Technology 1975 – Present The Series Simply Explained With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. Shortlisted: A Young Adult Library Services Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners list selection A Mom's Choice Awards® Honoring Excellence Gold Seal of Approval for Young Adult Books A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner
Popular Astronomy
Author: Astronomy 101
Author: Carolyn Collins PetersenPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440563594
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
"A crash course in the science of space" -- Cover.
Patrick Moore's Astronomy: Teach Yourself
Author: Patrick MoorePublisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 1444129775
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Patrick Moore's Astronomy will ensure you recognize what you are seeing in the night sky. You will investigate the sun, moon, planets comets and stars and learn how to observe them. This comprehensive guide, complete with star charts, will map out the skies and allow you to impress your friends with your knowledge of the sky at night. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of astronomy. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
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