A question and answer guide to astronomy / Pierre-Yves Bely, Carol Christian, Jean-René Roy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bely, Pierre-Yves, author.

Christian, Carol, 1950- author.

Roy, Jean-René, author.

Standardized Title:

250 réponses à vos questions sur l'astronomie. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy--Miscellanea.

Astronomy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 280 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Other Title:

A Question & Answer Guide to Astronomy

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What are sunspots? What is a shooting star? Was there ever life on Mars? This book answers the fascinating questions that we have been asking ourselves for hundreds of years. Using non-technical language, the authors summarize current astronomical knowledge, taking care to include the important underlying scientific principles. Plentiful color illustrations, graphs and photographs lend further weight to their simple yet meticulously written explanations. An extensive bibliography allows you to pursue or recap on the subjects that rouse your particular interest. Dip in to discover and learn fascinating facts about our Solar System and the Universe beyond!

Contents:

Stars

The Solar System

The Earth

The Moon

Celestial phenomena

The Universe

Life in the Universe

History of astronomy

Telescopes

Amateur astronomy.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-20382-1

1-282-53596-X

9786612535963

0-511-67817-7

0-511-67942-4

0-511-67691-3

0-511-68140-2

0-511-67612-3

0-511-68338-3

OCLC:

689995603