Astronomy Made Simple
A Clear Guide to the Workings of the Universe
1st Edition
Published on 31. March 2010
240 pages
978-0-307-43289-6 (ISBN)
Description
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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Kevin D. Marvel
Astronomy Made Simple
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01/2005
Broadway Books
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KEVIN B. MARVEL, Ph.D., is the deputy executive officer of the American Astronomical Society. He is the author of two other books and numerous professional papers.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - The Birth of Astronomy
- Chapter 2 - Understanding the Universe
- Chapter 3 - Light
- Chapter 4 - The Birth of Astrophysics
- Chapter 5 - The New Astronomy
- Chapter 6 - The Tools of Astronomy
- Chapter 7 - The Terrestrial Planets
- Chapter 8 - The Jovian Planets
- Chapter 9 - The Fringes of the Solar System
- Chapter 10 - Our Sun
- Chapter 11 - Stars
- Chapter 12 - Origin of the Stars
- Chapter 13 - The Life and Death of Stars
- Chapter 14 - Beyond Our Galaxy
- Chapter 15 - Cosmology
- Chapter 16 - Life in the Universe
- Appendix 1 - Using a Telescope
- Appendix 2 - Doing More in Astronomy
- Glossary
- Copyright
