A question and answer guide to astronomy /
Bely, Pierre-Yves.
A question and answer guide to astronomy / Pierre-Yves Bely, Carol Christian, Jean-René Roy. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xiii, 280 p. : col. ill., maps ; 25 cm.
"First published 2008 as 250 réponses à ros questions sur l'astronomie by La Compagnie des Éditions de la Lesse"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: Stars; The Solar System; The Earth; The Moon; Celestial phenomena; The Universe; Life in the Universe; History of astronomy; Telescopes; Amateur astronomy; Bibliography; References; Index.
"Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What are sunspots? What is a shooting star? Was there ever life on Mars? This book answers the fascinating questions that we have been asking ourselves for hundreds of years. Using non-technical language, the authors summarize current astronomical knowledge, taking care to include the important underlying scientific principles. Plentiful color illustrations, graphs and photographs lend further weight to their simple yet meticulously written explanations. An extensive bibliography allows you to pursue or recap on the subjects that rouse your particular interest. Dip in to discover and learn fascinating facts about our Solar System and the Universe beyond!"--Provided by publisher.
9780521180665 (pbk.)
2009046650
GBA9A8595 bnb
015415013 Uk
Astronomy--Miscellanea.
QB52 / .B45 2010
520
A question and answer guide to astronomy / Pierre-Yves Bely, Carol Christian, Jean-René Roy. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xiii, 280 p. : col. ill., maps ; 25 cm.
"First published 2008 as 250 réponses à ros questions sur l'astronomie by La Compagnie des Éditions de la Lesse"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: Stars; The Solar System; The Earth; The Moon; Celestial phenomena; The Universe; Life in the Universe; History of astronomy; Telescopes; Amateur astronomy; Bibliography; References; Index.
"Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What are sunspots? What is a shooting star? Was there ever life on Mars? This book answers the fascinating questions that we have been asking ourselves for hundreds of years. Using non-technical language, the authors summarize current astronomical knowledge, taking care to include the important underlying scientific principles. Plentiful color illustrations, graphs and photographs lend further weight to their simple yet meticulously written explanations. An extensive bibliography allows you to pursue or recap on the subjects that rouse your particular interest. Dip in to discover and learn fascinating facts about our Solar System and the Universe beyond!"--Provided by publisher.
9780521180665 (pbk.)
2009046650
GBA9A8595 bnb
015415013 Uk
Astronomy--Miscellanea.
QB52 / .B45 2010
520