The handy astronomy answer book
by Liu, Charles
From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studiesincluding the universe, galaxies, planets, and space explorationthis fully updated resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 1,000 questions, such as Is the universe infinite? …
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- Full title :The handy astronomy answer book / Charles Liu.
Summary
From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studiesincluding the universe, galaxies, planets, and space explorationthis fully updated resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 1,000 questions, such as Is the universe infinite? What would happen to you if you fell onto a black hole? What are the basic concepts of Einstein's special theory of relativity? and Who was the first person in space?
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- Publication Date:©2014.
- Edition:3rd ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Visible Ink Press
- Place of Publication:Canton, MI
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2014.
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781578594801, 1578594804, 9781578594818, 1578594812
- oclc:ocn856932893
- LC Classification:QB52
- Dewey Decimal:520
Table of Contents
Astronomy fundamentals -- The universe -- Galaxies -- Stars -- The solar system -- Earth and the moon -- Space programs -- Astronomy today -- Exploring the solar system -- Life in the universe.
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