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Astronomy : a self-teaching guide / by Moch,̌ Dinah L.,1936-;
"Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling astronomy guide For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries and graphics. Features over 80 new photos and illustrations, including a full-color insert Reviews the newest telescopes and spacecraft. Includes an overview of the best astronomy Web sites. Written by award-winning author Dinah Moch.̌ Packed with valuable tables, charts, and star and moon maps, this user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and start observing the night sky. The book includes objectives, reviews, and self-tests, and can be used on its own as a self-teaching guide or as a supplement to astronomy course materials"--Provided by publisher.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Astronomy.;
© c2009., John Wiley,
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From here to infinity : a beginner's guide to astronomy / by Gribbin, John R.; Gribbin, Mary.; Royal Observatory, Greenwich.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Astronomy.;
© c2008., Sterling,
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The cosmic connection : how astronomical events impact life on Earth / by Kanipe, Jeff,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-287) and index.Tilt-a-whirl world -- An imperfect sun -- A temperamental sun -- At any time -- Keep your distance -- There goes the neighborhood -- Keep watching the skies! -- Exotica -- The ultimate cosmic connection.
Subjects: Astronomy;
© 2009., Prometheus Books,
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The practical astronomer / by Gater, Will.; Vamplew, Anton,author.; Mitton, Jacqueline,consultant.;
A complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky, explaining and demystifying stargazing to recognize objects and explain how they move through the sky over the night and the year.Includes index.Understanding the universe -- Looking up -- Observing and recording -- Pathfinders -- The solar system -- Star charts.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Astronomy; Astronomy.;
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Cambridge illustrated dictionary of astronomy / by Mitton, Jacqueline.;
Subjects: Astronomy;
© 2007., Cambridge University Press,
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The history of astronomy : a very short introduction / by Hoskin, Michael A.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-113) and index.List of illustrations -- 1: Sky in prehistory -- 2: Astronomy in antiquity -- 3: Astronomy in the Middle Ages -- 4: Astronomy transformed -- 5: Astronomy in the age of Newton -- 6: Exploring the universe of stars -- Epilogue -- Further reading -- Glossary -- Index.From the Publisher: This is a fascinating introduction to the history of Western astronomy, from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-nineteenth century. Historical records are first found in Babylon and Egypt, and after two millennia the arithmetical astronomy of the Babylonians merged with the Greek geometrical approach to culminate in the Almagest of Ptolemy. This legacy was transmitted to the Latin West via Islam, and led to Copernicus's claim that the Earth is in motion. In justifying this Kepler converted astronomy into a branch of dynamics, leading to Newton's universal law of gravity. The book concludes with eighteenth- and nineteenth-century applications of Newton's law, and the first explorations of the universe of stars.
Subjects: Astronomy;
© c2003., Oxford University Press,
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The astronomy bible : the definitive guide to the night sky and the universe / by Couper, Heather.; Henbest, Nigel,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Observing the sky -- the moon -- Planets -- Cosmic vermin -- Sun -- Stars -- Cosmos -- Constellations.Interest in astronomy continues to grow stronger for readers of all ages. Recent astronomy titles, like History of Astronomy, have shown consistently strong sales. The Astronomy Bible is a comprehensive guide to the study of what lies beyond our planet. With this book readers can easily navigate the night sky, identify the constellations, and find planets, comets and galaxies. Topics include: The History of Astronomy How to Observe the Sky The Solar System The Moon The Planets The Sun and the Stars Comets and Meteors Galaxies, Black Holes and Quasars What Lies Beyond... Moon and Planet Maps Star Finder Charts Constellation Maps. Well priced, informative and fully illustrated, this is a valuable companion for stargazers of all ages.
Subjects: Astronomy;
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Cosmos / by Sagan, Carl,1934-1996.;
The shores of the cosmic ocean -- One voice in the cosmic feud -- The harmony of worlds -- Heaven and hell -- Blues for a red planet -- Travelers' tales -- The backbone of the night -- Travels in space and time -- The lives of the stars -- The edge of forever --The persistence of memory -- Encyclopedia Galactica -- Who speaks for Earth?Includes bibliographical references (p. [375]-383) and index.
Subjects: Astronomy;
© 2013, Ballantine,
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The astronomy book : [electronic resource] : Big ideas simply explained. by DK.;
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.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Young Adult Nonfiction.; Science.;
© 2021.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=3358190 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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1,001 celestial wonders to see before you die : the best sky objects for star gazers / by Bakich, Michael E.;
January -- February -- March -- April -- May -- June -- July -- August -- September -- October -- November -- December.
Subjects: Astronomy; Astronomy;
© c2010., Springer,
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