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Record Nr.

UNINA9910793077003321

Titolo

Astronomy : a comprehensive guide to the universe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified] : , : BarCharts, Inc., , [2002]

2002

ISBN

1-4232-3486-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (6 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

520

Soggetti

Astronomy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

As a student, stargazer, or lover of our galaxy, space and the infinite, there is no resource for this price that in 6 pages can show you the universe this completely yet succinctly. Expertly authored with balanced coverage, the number of detailed facts and answers to our questions about planets, our galaxy and the universe makes this the biggest bang for your buck - guaranteed.6-page laminated guide includes:History of AstronomyAncient TimesThe Astronomy of GreecePioneers of AstronomySpace DimensionsOrigin of The Solar SystemDetails of the Terrestrial PlanetsDetails of the Jovian PlanetsComparative Data on the Jovian PlanetsThe Dwarf PlanetsThe SunThe StarsAtomsThe Properties of StarsStarlightGalaxiesConcepts of CosmologySuggested uses:Students - content is aligned to an entry college level or advanced high school astronomy course, for use as a quick and easy reference and review for that class as well as digging deeper for students in earth science courses at the high school levelStargazers & Space Lovers - for stargazers there are plenty of details as well as those space lovers of the far, far away