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- ISBN
- 9781316615263
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy
- Item Height
- 0.7in
- Item Length
- 9.8in
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Item Width
- 6.9in
- Item Weight
- 25.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 358 Pages
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An engaging guide for anyone who has ever wondered about the cosmos, this handy reference gives simple yet rigorous answers to hundreds of astronomical questions. This second edition includes substantial new material throughout, including the latest findings from the New Horizons, Rosetta, and Dawn space missions, and images from professional telescopes.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
131661526x
ISBN-13
9781316615263
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038766275
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
358 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6.9in
Item Weight
25.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qb52.B45 2016
Edition Number
2
Reviews
Review of previous edition: "The authors tackle an amazing range of questions, each explanation generally no more than a page and most illustrated with at least one four-color image, chart, or graph to enhance understanding. Regardless of how advanced you consider yourself in astronomy or science in general, I don't doubt you will find this effort intriguing and highly thought provoking - and that you'll probably need to reread one or more entries at least twice to digest the full scope of the information presented. Because each answer also offers a reference to a related entry when necessary, it's easy to skip and skim among questions, hitting those you find most interesting or intriguing before working through the rest of the book. I think this work should reside on every astronomy enthusiast's bookshelf; it will certainly sit on mine." Chris Raymond, Astronomy, Review of previous edition: "Normally, I would pass quickly by a book that purports to answer 250 questions about astronomy in 263 pages. Instead of glib superficial answers at an elementary level, however, these authors bring their expertise (astrophysics, engineering, and public outreach) to bear on giving clear, concise answers that reflect the best understanding of subjects as diverse as the history of astronomy, cosmology, and the potential for life in environments beyond the Earth. ... It is likely that even professional astronomers will discover some interesting new facts. ... This book would be extremely useful for teachers who are looking for quick, clear, and authoritative answers for pre-college students, for professors teaching introductory college astronomy and who need analogies and other ways to explain complex topics such as dark energy and even string theory, and for parents who may be challenged by their children's curiosity about the night sky and all things astronomical." Sidney Wolff, Astronomy Education Review;lt;br>Sidney Wolff, Astronomy Education Review;lt;br>Sidney Wolff, Astronomy Education Review;lt;br>Sidney Wolff, Astronomy Education Review, Review of previous edition: 'This delightful little volume is written as though the authors loved their subject too much to write it as a textbook. While it's aimed at students and those wishing for a well-rounded coverage, it's full of lovely quirky extras ... topics include a great deal on the planets, the Earth, the Universe, practical astronomy, history, and awkward questions such as astronomy in the Bible, UFOs, and aliens. ... There are plenty of footnotes, tables, diagrams, and beautiful photographs. The authors have prepared for different levels of knowledge in their audience, though they seem to assume familiarity and ease with equations. But it's a very human book. It has some inside stories, such as exactly what Fred Hoyle said when he coined the term "big bang" ... I would recommend this book whether you know a lot or a little: it is full of memorable snippets, clear and satisfying reasoning, and enough facts to keep you entertained for a very long time." Alice Sheppard, Astronomy Nowtronomy Nowtronomy Nowtronomy Now
Table of Content
Preface; 1. The sky viewed from Earth; 2. The Earth and Moon system; 3. The Solar System; 4. Stars and stellar systems; 5. Galaxies and the Universe; 6. Life in the Universe; 7. Amateur astronomy; 8. Telescopes and instruments; Unit conversion and basic physical and astronomical measurements; References; Bibliography; Index.
Copyright Date
2016
Topic
Astronomy
Lccn
2016-040127
Dewey Decimal
520
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Science
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