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On the cutting edge of cosmology...

Updated and revised, this third edition covers new advances and discoveries and is repositioned to focus more on provocative cosmology topics. Highlights include the latest news regarding the possibility of life on Mars, images of newly discovered extrasolar planets and asteroid flybys, the latest information on the Big Bang, the latest speculation on the possibility of extraterrestrial life, the most up-to-date information and images from current missions, and NASA's next steps. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Astronomy, 2E is the most comprehensive astronomy book for beginners, covering: the history of space exploration, our solar system, galaxy, and beyond, tools of the trade-including equipment available for amateurs, and exciting, controversial topics such as the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the Big Bang theory.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 456 pages
  • Publisher: Alpha; 2nd edition (July 9, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0028641981
  • ISBN-13: 978-0028641980
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #420,197 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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