Astronomy Made Simple (Made Simple (Broadway Books)) [Paperback]

Kevin B. Marvel Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Series: Made Simple (Broadway Books) | Publication Date: January 11, 2005

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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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.

Topics covered include:
*the properties of light and how it gets to Earth
*the tools of astronomy
*the basics of astrophysics
*the planets
*the Sun
*distant stars and their origins
*our galaxy and beyond
*cosmology
*the existence of life in the universe



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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Broadway (January 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767917049
• ISBN-13: 978-0767917049
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 0.6 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,307,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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