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Astronomy / by Liz Kruesi ; content consultant, David Weintraub, professor of astronomy, Vanderbilt University.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Kruesi, Liz, author.
Contributor:
Weintraub, David A. (David Andrew), 1958- consultant.
Series:
Cutting edge science + technology.
Cutting-Edge Science + Technology
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Astronomy.
Solar system.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits.
Place of Publication:
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2016]
Language Note:
English
Summary:
This book covers the hottest topics in deep space, including exoplanets, black holes, and dark matter, as well as the amazing telescope technology that makes this work possible.
Contents:
chapter 1. Going the distance
chapter 2. Beginning a cosmic exploration
chapter 3. The tools of astronomy
chapter 4. Simulating the universe
chapter 5. The universe's beginning
chapter 6. Planets around other stars
chapter 7. The energetic universe
chapter 8. The dark universe
chapter 9. Exploring the future.
Notes:
Includes index.
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781680770902
168077090X
9781680770070
1680770071
OCLC:
962203298

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