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Introduction to Astronomy
by Nicholas Young
Product Group: Book
Publisher: New Line Books (1999-10-01)
ISBN: 1577171608
EAN: 9781577171607
Dewey Decimal #: 520
Hardcover: 80 pages
Release Date: 2005-01-01
SKU: 080709519
Condition: Fine
Comments: 1577171608 New, never read, may have minor wear on cover.
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Book Description
Ever since early man first gazed up in wonder at the night sky, marveling at the stars and planets, humans have been fascinated by what lies in the infinite darkness outside the confines of earth. Today the technology of telescopes, satellites, and space stations has enhanced our knowledge far beyond the wildest dreams of our ancestors.Some of the points covered that will enhance the reader's knowledge of this fascinating but difficult subject are:
-- The universe and the big bang
-- The solar system
-- The earth and the moon
-- Supernovae
-- Black holes
-- Exploring space Here is everything the beginner needs to know about the science of astronomy. From the early seventeenth-century observations of Galileo to space ships being sent across unimaginable distances; from the birth of our universe to the discovery of new stars, planets, and galaxies. Learn how to recognize the features of the night sky, and to look backward and forward in time of space.
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