Astronomy
understanding celestial bodies
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Author
Publication
2015 - Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, New York, NY, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
32,250 words, Guess
Page Count
129 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveastronomyunderst0000unse
- ISBN-101622754069
- ISBN-139781622754069
- Library of Congress Control Number2014010963
- Better World Books9781622754069
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL31019657M
Classifications
- DDC520
- LCCQB46 .A738 2015
- LCCQB46.A738 2015
Description
"Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences. From ancient times, people have recorded methodical observations of objects in the night sky and attempted to understand the mysteries of the universe. This title provides an engaging and up-to-date presentation of fundamental astronomy facts and principles. The text clearly explains the nature of celestial bodies such as the planets, dwarf planets, stars, moons, asteroids, and comets. It also examines the tools and techniques used by today's astronomers, including high-tech telescopes, spectroscopy, and computer modeling. Enhanced with illuminating images, this title is an ideal introduction to astronomy for a range of readers"--
Subjects
Series Statement
- The study of science
Other Editions
- Astronomy: understanding celestial bodies
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