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Coming of Age in the Milky Way
Popular science writer Ferris presents a history of astronomy for the general reader. Coverage extends from a description of the earth-centered models of the universe developed by early astronomers to... Stephen Hawking's approach to quantum theory. This reprint of a 1988 William Morrow hardcover edition features a new preface by the author and an updated Addendum. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Publishers Weekly The ancient Egyptians regarded the sky as a kind of tent canopy. Thirty centuries later, astronomer William Herschel argued that the sun belongs to a huge cluster of stars (a galaxy, as we call it today) and charted great swaths of intergalactic space through a telescope. How the human species slowly awakened to the vast reaches of space and time is the story absorbingly told by popular science writer Ferris (The Red Limit, Galaxies). His narrative humanizes the scientific enterpriseGalileo emerges here as a careerist, and Johannes Kepler as a self-loathing neurotic. Although it covers well-trod ground, this remarkable synthesis makes broad areas of science accessible to the layperson, from Darwin's and Lyell's investigations of the age of the earth to modern physicists' quest for a perfectly symmetrical, hyperdimensional universe. BOMC alternate. (July)
Astronomy For Dummies
A Beginner's Guide To Astronomy Features Information About The Solar System As Well As Star Maps And A Monthly Guide On Locating The Planets In The Sky. Pt. I: Stalking The Cosmos. Seeing The Light: T...he Art And Science Of Astronomy -- Join The Crowd: Skywatching Activities And Resources -- The Way You Watch Tonight: Terrific Tools For Observing The Skies -- Just Passing Through: Meteors, Comets, And Artificial Satellites -- Pt. Ii: Going Once Around The Solar System. A Matched Pair: Earth And Its Moon -- Earth's Near Neighbors: Mercury, Venus, And Mars -- Rock On: The Asteroid Belt And Near-earth Objects -- Great Balls Of Gas: Jupiter And Saturn -- Far Out! Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, And Beyond -- Pt. Iii: Meeting Old Sol And Other Stars. The Sun: Star Of The Earth -- Taking A Trip To The Stars -- Galaxies: The Milky Way And Beyond -- Digging Into Black Holes And Quasars -- Pt. Iv: Pondering The Remarkable Universe. Is Anybody Out There? Seti And Planets Of Other Suns -- Delving Into Dark Matter And Antimatter -- The Big Bang And The Evolution Of The Universe -- Pt. V: The Part Of Tens. Ten Strange Facts About Astronomy And Space -- Ten Common Errors About Astronomy And Space -- Pt. Vi: Appendixes: Finding The Planets: 2006 To 2010 ; Star Maps. By Stephen P. Maran. Includes Index.
Unexplained: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena
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The Universe: From Flat Earth to Quasar
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Astronomy: Out of This World!
Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the fl...ashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. Every profile has a hip anime-style portrait to round out the picture, but make no mistake: while the presentation is all style, the science is rock solid. The book includes a super cute poster of the solar system in the back. The universe has never been so cool.VOYAGreen's book on astronomy seems at first glance more like a Japanese-inspired comic book than a reference book, but its appearance is one of the reasons that it will make a great addition to any library. Color coding and icons guide readers through each chapter. The illustrations are bright and bold, adorning nearly every page. In addition to the great use of color, the illustrations are unique and interesting, featuring characters that will make readers smile. Overall the book is eye catching and vibrant, enabling it to hold the attention of readers at nearly every age level. The text is written in a modern tone that is both playful and educational. Each topic features bulleted items as well as a few conversationally written paragraphs that educate and entertain. With all its glitz, it is important to remember that the book is a reference work, but it does a good job in a package that is both visually appealing and engaging while still communicating information. The only fault might lie in the fact that the entire book is an exercise in personification, both in the drawings and text, as each object studied is a character and the content is often shared from its point of view using first-person narratives. This small infraction can be overlooked, however, because of the selection's ability to give readers that feeling of not wanting to put the book down, a rare treat in nonfiction. Reviewer: Dawn Talbott
Cosmos
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Asimov on Astronomy
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Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide
 
Universe: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know
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Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets
With beautiful illustrations and a detailed map, Sun Moon Earth has everything you need to get ready for the next solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will experience an awe-inspirin...g phenomenon: a total eclipse of the sun. In Sun Moon Earth, astronomer Tyler Nordgren illustrates how this most seemingly unnatural of natural phenomena was transformed from a fearsome omen to a tourist attraction. From the astrologers of ancient China and Babylon to the high priests of the Maya, Sun Moon Earth takes us around the world to show how different cultures interpreted these dramatic events. Greek philosophers discovered eclipses' cause and used them to measure their world and the cosmos beyond. Victorian-era scientists mounted eclipse expeditions during the age of globe-spanning empires. And modern-day physicists continue to use eclipses to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, Sun Moon Earth is the ideal guide for all eclipse watchers and star gazers alike.
