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The book contains solutions to individual exercises included to the "Laboratory Exercises In Astronomy", by Dr. Adrian Kaminski. This book depicts also methods that can be used to elaborate respective exercises. Students are guided through various topics, like constellations, measures in...

Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences. From ancient times, people have recorded methodical observations of objects in the night sky and attempted to understand the mysteries of the universe. This title provides an engaging and up-to-date presentation of fundamental astronomy facts and principles....

Astronomy should never be a difficult subject to teach and learn. With the right learning material, your child will soon fall in love with the subject. Build your child’s knowledge with one heavenly body at a time. For now, here’s a book discussing the moon. Get a copy in print, hardcover or digital format today.

An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos-from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring...

If you are an aspiring astronomer or someone who wishes to know more about the topic, this is the perfect book. It is not just for astronomers. Any layman or someone who is intrigued by the Universe, planets, stars and the like will be capable of understanding this book Here Is A Preview Of What...

Journey through time and space with the greatest astronomers in history. Astronomy is one of the oldest of all the sciences. And yet, its history is also so much more than the history of a science, reflecting our entire culture and providing insight into the evolution of humankind's ideas and ideals...

From the ancient origins of astronomy to the Copernican revolution, and from Galileo to Hawking's research into black holes, The Story of Astronomy charts the discoveries made by some of the greatest minds in human history, and their attempts to unveil the secrets of the stars. Written in an...

Early Astronomical Observations—The Observatory of Tycho Brahe—The Pupil of the Eye—Vision of Faint Objects—The Telescope—The Object-Glass—Advantages of Large Telescopes—The Equatorial—The Observatory—The Power of a Telescope—Reflecting Telescopes—Lord Rosse's Great Reflector...

You can’t go near the sun. So how do you learn about the sun, its spots and flares? Well, you just learn from what scientists have found out. They were able to study the sun for years with the help of special tools. They have recorded all their findings and published them in books. This astronomy book reflects the results of many scientific studies.

*Authored By Astronomy Magazine's Bill Andrews*Includes Over 20 ImagesScience has always been a daunting topic, but one field has never failed to fascinate people. From the moment life on Earth began, it has slept beneath the gaze of hundreds of little balls of light in the night sky, and a Moon that...

Uranus is a billion light years away from Earth. Because of the distance, no man has ever been to Uranus. What we know about it is derived from observations scientists were able to make using powerful telescopes. Much of the knowledge accumulated about the planet can be found in this astronomy book for beginners. Secure a copy today!

We know so much about the galaxy because of the hardwork of brilliant scientists. But how do they do it? How Do Scientists Discover New Planets? This astronomy book for second graders will explain the entire process of planet discovery using words that young readers can easily understand. By breaking down big words into small pieces, information is better absorbed. Secure a copy now.

Let’s talk about the constellations, or the shapes stars from. Some say constellations have meanings while others say they are the souls of our departed loved ones. This book discusses the science behind constellation. It provides a peek into astronomy, too. How about you? What do you think about constellations?

Practical Astronomy with your Calculator, first published in 1979, has enjoyed immense success. The author's clear and easy to follow routines enable you to solve a variety of practical and recreational problems in astronomy using a scientific calculator. Mathematical complexity is kept firmly in...