30-Second Astronomy

Author: Francois Fressin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781785783593
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
How hot is Venus? Can you distinguish between a pulsar and a quasar? Is there a universe or a multiverse? Where do we fit into the infinitely grand scheme of things? How do we map the Cosmic Microwave Background? Most tantalizing of all: Is there anyone out there?The answers to these and many other far-out questions lie in your hands. Everyone's gazing at the heavens, but a voyage through the star-studded contents of this book will blow your mind. Astronomy encapsulates the terrifying hugeness of the cosmos into bite-size particles that mere earthlings can understand: 50 incredible discoveries brought down to Earth using no more than two pages, 300 words, and a picture. This one small volume takes you on a cosmic tour, shedding light on the most awesome of objects and places, explaining some very big ideas, concepts, and discoveries, and presenting the scientists and observers who have done so much to crack Life, the Universe, and Everything. Welcome aboard.

30-Second Astronomy

Author: Francois Fressin
Publisher: 30-Second
ISBN: 9781848315976
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A beautifully illustrated, full-colour guide with all of the big questions of the world above our heads explained in half a minute.

30-second Astronomy

Author: Francois Fressin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781435152601
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description

30-Second Universe

Author: CHARLES. MASTERS LUI (KAREN. SALUR, SEVIL.)
Publisher:
ISBN: 1782408509
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
The universe literally encompasses everything we were, are and will be, everything we knew, know and can know. When we decide to understand the universe as a whole, new truths come to light, and unexpected perspectives illuminate our take on life. 30-Second Universe explains all the tantalising concepts, principles and theories that make up our knowledge - the Higgs particle, gluons, quarks, the multiverse, how certainty itself can be uncertain, and of course, where our world came from, and where we're going and what will happen in the end - and it explains these astrophysical answers succinctly, each entry taking only 30 seconds to read, with further exploration flagged, and key scientists noted. This one small book sheds light on the biggest ideas, concepts and discoveries in life, in the universe, in everything.

Astronomical Optics

Author: Daniel J. Schroeder
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 032313856X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367

Book Description
Written by a recognized expert in the field, this clearly presented, well-illustrated book provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectrographic instruments used by astronomers of today. Written by a recognized expert in the field Provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectrographic instruments used by astronomers of today

The Astronomy Book

Author: Jonathan Henry
Publisher: Master Books
ISBN: 9781893345614
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51

Book Description
These five study guides, available for each book in the Wonders of Creation series, are comprehensive and invaluable for teaching settings. With terms, short answer questions, discussion questions and activity ideas, each guide will enhance the learning experience.

Observational Astronomy

Author: D. Scott Birney
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521853702
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 13

Book Description
New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy.

The Astronomy Book

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465470719
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 706

Book Description
Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe. We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between! Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will launch you on a wild trip through the cosmos and the incredible discoveries throughout history. Filled to the brim with beautifully illustrated flowcharts, graphics, and jargon-free language, The Astronomy Book breaks down hard-to-grasp concepts to guide you in understanding almost 100 big astronomical ideas. Big Ideas How do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? Now you can find out all the answers to these questions and so much more in this inquisitive book about our universe! Using incredibly clever visual learning devices like step-by-step diagrams, you’ll learn more about captivating topics from the Copernican Revolution. Dive into the mind-boggling theories of recent science in a user-friendly format that makes the information easy to follow. Explore the biographies, theories, and discoveries of key astronomers through the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking. To infinity and beyond! Journey through space and time with us: • From Myth to Science 600 BCE – 1550 CE • The Telescope Revolution 1550 – 1750 • Uranus to Neptune 1750 – 1850 • The Rise of Astrophysics 1850 – 1915 • Atom, Stars, And Galaxies 1915 – 1950 • New Windows on The Universe 1950 – 1917 • The Triumph of Technology 1975 – Present The Series Simply Explained With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. Shortlisted: A Young Adult Library Services Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners list selection A Mom's Choice Awards® Honoring Excellence Gold Seal of Approval for Young Adult Books A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner

Greek Astronomy

Author: Thomas L. Heath
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108062806
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
Published in 1932, this collection of translated excerpts on ancient astronomy was prepared by Sir Thomas Little Heath (1861-1940).

Astronomy

Author: Kristen Lippincott
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756606565
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
Superb full-color photographs of scientific instruments, experiments, and innovative 3-D models reveal the discoveries and research that have transformed our understanding of the Universe. Learn how space probes photograph planets, what causes a meteor shower, what makes Mars red, why the Sun shines, where the Moon came from, how the first telescopes worked, the stages in the life of a star, and more.