This manual pertains to "The Universal Book of Astronomy," published in 2003. Written by David Darling, PhD, this comprehensive guide offers an alphabetical tour of the universe, covering topics such as observatories, space telescopes, astronomer biographies, microquasars, brown dwarfs, dark energy, comets, asteroids, moons, planets, stars, nebulas, and galaxies. With over 3000 entries, it provides more in-depth information than existing star guides or astronomy dictionaries, making it the ultimate guide to the final frontier.
The purpose of this English-language Astronomy Guide is to serve as a detailed resource for amateur astronomers and anyone interested in the cosmos. It includes illustrations and 8 pages of color photographs across its 644 pages. This manual aims to provide a thorough understanding of astronomical subjects, facilitating exploration and learning for its intended audience.
The ultimate guide to the final frontier
This alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts needed to explore the skies with authority. Packed with more than 3,000 entries that cover everything from major observatories and space telescopes to biographies of astronomers throughout the ages, it showcases an extraordinary array of newfound wonders, including microquasars, brown dwarfs, and dark energy, as well as a host of individual comets, asteroids, moons, planets, stars, nebulas, and galaxies. Featuring nearly 200 illustrations and eight pages of color photographs, this comprehensive guide provides easy lookup of topics and offers more in-depth information than can be found in existing star guides or astronomy dictionaries. It's an ideal resource for the amateur astronomer or anyone with an interest in the mysteries of the cosmos.
David Darling, PhD (Brainerd, MN), is the author of The Complete Book of Spaceflight and Equations of Eternity, a New York Times Notable Book.
Author: Darling, David
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: Y
Language: ENG
Title: The Universal Book of Astronomy: From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance
Pages: 00644 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2003-10-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471265696
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
The ultimate guide to the final frontier
This alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts needed to explore the skies with authority. Packed with more than 3,000 entries that cover everything from major observatories and space telescopes to biographies of astronomers throughout the ages, it showcases an extraordinary array of newfound wonders, including microquasars, brown dwarfs, and dark energy, as well as a host of individual comets, asteroids, moons, planets, stars, nebulas, and galaxies. Featuring nearly 200 illustrations and eight pages of color photographs, this comprehensive guide provides easy lookup of topics and offers more in-depth information than can be found in existing star guides or astronomy dictionaries. It's an ideal resource for the amateur astronomer or anyone with an interest in the mysteries of the cosmos.
David Darling, PhD (Brainerd, MN), is the author of The Complete Book of Spaceflight and Equations of Eternity, a New York Times Notable Book.
Author: Darling, David
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: Y
Language: ENG
Title: The Universal Book of Astronomy: From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance
Pages: 00644 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2003-10-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471265696
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
