Astronomy Made Simple

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Reference, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Science
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Author: Kevin B. Marvel, Ph.D. ISBN: 9780307432896
Publisher: Crown/Archetype Publication: March 31, 2010
Imprint: Broadway Books Language: English
Author: Kevin B. Marvel, Ph.D.
ISBN: 9780307432896
Publisher: Crown/Archetype
Publication: March 31, 2010
Imprint: Broadway Books
Language: English

See the skies in a whole new light. Take a tour of the universe, from our local solar system to the far reaches of deepest space. Astronomy Made Simple offers a complete introduction to this science, from its birth in ancient times to the different types of super-powerful telescopes scientists use today. It also includes detailed instructions on how to map the stars and understand the coordinate system, as well as fun sidebars, ideas for projects for further learning, and resources for the student or the amateur astronomer.

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See the skies in a whole new light. Take a tour of the universe, from our local solar system to the far reaches of deepest space. Astronomy Made Simple offers a complete introduction to this science, from its birth in ancient times to the different types of super-powerful telescopes scientists use today. It also includes detailed instructions on how to map the stars and understand the coordinate system, as well as fun sidebars, ideas for projects for further learning, and resources for the student or the amateur astronomer.

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