Stephen P Maran
Author
Language
English
Description
In the fall of 1609, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei turned his modified spyglass toward the sky-and greatly expanded the scope of human understanding. The scientific, historical, and social implications of the telescope, as well as its modern-day significance, are brought into startling focus in this fascinating account co-written by NASA scientist Stephen P. Maran and physics professor Laurence A. Marschall.
Galileo could not have fathomed the...
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
5
Language
English
Description
Embark on your own personal journey into the night sky. Stardate: Today!
Ever catch yourself staring up at the night sky and wondering just what the heck is out there? While no one book can answer all your questions, Astronomy For Dummies will take you on a tour through the Milky Way (and beyond!) that describes some of the most fascinating objects in the universe.
This book comes complete with online access to chapter
...4) Astronomy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
5th edition.
Language
English
Description
A beginner's guide to astronomy features information about the solar system as well as star maps and a monthly guide to locating the planets in the sky.
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