Astronomy Handbook : The Ultimate Guide to Observing and Understanding Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Universe by Govert Schilling (2024, Hardcover)

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Astronomy Handbook : The Ultimate Guide to Observing and Understanding Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Universe by Govert Schilling (2024, Hardcover)

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PublisherRunning Press
ISBN-100762486503
ISBN-139780762486502
eBay Product ID (ePID)24062741561

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Book TitleAstronomy Handbook : The Ultimate Guide to Observing and Understanding Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Universe
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2024
TopicSpace Science, Astronomy
IllustratorYes
GenreScience
AuthorGovert Schilling
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight35.3 Oz
Item Length9.8 in
Item Width8.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2023-028218
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"An impressively comprehensive bird's-eye view of a research topic that is both many decades established and yet still at the very cutting edge of astronomy and physics."-- Katie Mack, Wall Street Journal, on The Elephant in the Universe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal520
SynopsisThis essential guide for every amateur astronomer explores the entire universe in one practical, easy-to-use, beginner-friendly handbook. The Astronomy Handbook , by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, is the indispensable, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or need to know about space, including: the stars and the constellations planets comets eclipses galaxies black holes exoplanets and much more It also offers an excellent education for every amateur astronomer, including detailed and practical information on how to: locate and track the movements of the constellations throughout the year view the planets and the cosmos select the best equipment to use, including telescopes and cameras photograph objects in space Schilling provides a fascinating history of astronomy, as well as clear and accessible explanations of binary, variable, and neutron stars; black holes and gamma-ray bursts; the formation and structure of galaxies; dark matter; and extraterrestrial life. The Astronomy Handbook is a primordial soup-to-nuts guide to the cosmos and an essential reference for every student of the universe., The entire universe in one practical, easy-to-use, easy-to-understand handbook. An essential guide for every amateur astronomer. The Astronomy Handbook , by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, is the indispensable, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or need to know about space, including:- the stars and the constellations- planets- comets- eclipses- galaxies- black holes- exoplanets- and much moreIt also offers an excellent education for every amateur astronomer, including detailed and practical information on how to:- locate and track the movements of the constellations throughout the year- view the planets and the cosmos- select the best equipment to use, including telescopes and cameras- photograph objects in spaceSchilling provides a fascinating history of astronomy, as well as clear and accessible explanations of binary, variable, and neutron stars; black holes and gamma-ray bursts; the formation and structure of galaxies; dark matter; and extra-terrestrial life. The Astronomy Handbook is a primordial soup-to-nuts guide to the cosmos and an essential reference for every student of the universe., The Astronomy Handbook, by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, is the indispensable, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or needed to know about space, including: the stars and constellations, planets, comets, eclipses, galaxies, black holes, exoplanets, and so much more It also offers an excellent education in how to become an amateur astronomer, including detailed and practical information on how to: locate and track the movements of the constellations throughout the year, view the planets and the cosmos, select the best equipment to use, including telescopes and cameras, photograph objects in space. Schilling provides a fascinating history of astronomy, as well as clear and accessible explanations of binary, variable, and neutron stars; black holes and gamma-ray bursts; and formation and structure of galaxies; dark matter; and extraterrestrial life. The Astronomy Handbook is a primordial soup-to-nuts guide to the cosmos and an essential reference for every student of the universe.
LC Classification NumberQB64.S43613 2024

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