Astronomy Today, Volume 2
Stars and Galaxies with MasteringAstronomy (R)
Addison Wesley (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 10. July 2008
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Paperback/Softback
978-0-321-58699-5 (ISBN)
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Description
This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. KEY TOPICS: Incorporates new understanding and emphases in contemporary astronomy, including the latest data on topics ranging from adaptive optics and solar system formation to extrasolar planets and the recent missions to Mars. Top-notch illustration program exploits the full range of the electromagnetic spectrum, including images taken at radio, infrared, ultraviolet, X-ray, or gamma-ray wavelengths, in addition to visible-light photographs. MARKET: For anyone interested in learning more about astronomy.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 280 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1315 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-58699-5 (9780321586995)
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