The handy astronomy answer book / Charles Liu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Liu, Charles, 1968 April 5-

Series:

The Handy Answer Book Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy--Miscellanea.

Astronomy.

Physical sciences--Miscellanea.

Physical sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (347 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Detroit [Mich.] : Visible Ink Press, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies?including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration?this resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 800 questions, such as Is the universe infinite? What would happen to you if you fell onto a black hole? What

Contents:

Front Cover; About the Author; Also From Visible Ink Press; Copyright; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ASTRONOMY FUNDAMENTALS; THE UNIVERSE; GALAXIES; STARS; THE SOLAR SYSTEM; EARTH AND THE MOON; SPACE PROGRAMS; ASTRONOMY TODAY; EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM; LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE; INDEX; Back Cover

Notes:

"Your smart reference".

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781578592340

1578592348

OCLC:

436156665