The Everything Astronomy Book: Discover the Mysteries of the Universe (Everything Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ Cynthia, Ph.D. Phillips (Author), Shana Priwer (Author)

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The universe is yours to grasp!

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt overwhelmed by its mystery? Maybe you tried to figure out which twinkling lights were stars and which were planets-or the differences among meteors, meteorites, and meteoroids-but never quite got it.

The Everything® Astronomy Book, by noted SETI Institute scientist Dr. Cynthia Phillips, helps you stargaze with authority. The book not only provides clear descriptions of all the theories of the origins of the universe, it explains the facts about the planets, moons, and stars in language anyone can understand-completely free of the usual astro-jargon. In addition, common myths are debunked: Find out why the Big Dipper is not an actual constellation, and that a shooting star isn’t really a star at all!

Featuring:

-Fascinating photos and useful diagrams

-A color insert and fascinating photographs and diagrams throughout

-Tips and tricks, such as how to distinguish between different celestial bodies

-The latest theories on UFOs

-The realities of an asteroid collision

About the Author

Dr. Cynthia Phillips, a scientist at the SETI Institute, also works at the Center for the Study of Life in the Universe. She received her B.A. in astronomy, astrophysics, and physics at Harvard University, and earned her Ph.D. in planetary science, with a minor in geosciences, from the University of Arizona.

Shana Priwer has an undergraduate degree from Columbia University in architecture, with minors in math and art history. She holds a master’s degree in architecture from Harvard University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation; illustrated edition edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580627234
• ISBN-13: 978-1580627238
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,394,021 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)