Author: Robert C. Bless
Publisher: University Science Books
ISBN: 9780935702675
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 788
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This text has two objectives: to describe the leading ideas and concepts of modern astronomy; and to indicate how astronomy in particular and physical science in general developed, what its methods are, its goals and its limitations.
Author: Kimberly K. Arcand
Publisher:
ISBN: 1588343758
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 239
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"Easy-to-read guide to the universe. Includes information on the planets, and other astrological entities"--
Author: Louis Berman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 620
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Author: James T. Andrews
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
ISBN: 082297746X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 346
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The launch of the Sputnik satellite in October 1957 changed the course of human history. In the span of a few years, Soviets sent the first animal into space, the first man, and the first woman. These events were a direct challenge to the United States and the capitalist model that claimed ownership of scientific aspiration and achievement. Into the Cosmos shows us the fascinating interplay of Soviet politics, science, and culture during the Khrushchev era, and how the space program became a binding force between these elements.
Author: R.C. Bless
Publisher: University Science Books
ISBN: 9781891389719
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Based on Bob Bless's extensive experience teaching astronomy courses, this book provides a rich, historical approach to introductory astronomy. In the fifteen years since the first edition of this text was published, several new concepts such as dark matter, dark energy, and an incredible expansion of the universe (inflation) have been developed. Furthermore, many of the exotic effects predicted by General Relativity (e.g. black holes, warped space) have gone from being interesting theoretical speculations to useful practical tools for understanding the universe. This book aims to give an overview of astronomy, but in such a way that the non-science major can get a feeling for how science actually developed with its false starts and wrong turns, which observational evidence eventually corrected. Several chapters of the second edition have been extensively revised to include the incredible recent developments in our understanding of the physical universe. This streamlined new edition is ideal for use as the primary text in an introductory astronomy course for nonmajors.
Author: John D. Barrow
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393081214
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 369
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Barrow presents an unforgettable tour of the strange and wonderful universes that modern physics posits might--just might--be out there.
Author: Paul Murdin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780233004426
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This illustrated history of astronomy features both photographs and historical and contemporary documents from the archives of astronomical institutions, including NASA.
Author: Joel R. Primack
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101126884
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
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In this strikingly original book, a world-renowned cosmologist and an innovative writer of the history and philosophy of science uncover an astonishing truth: Humans actually are central to the universe. What does this mean for our culture and our personal lives? The answer is revolutionary: a science-based cosmology that allows us to understand the universe as a whole and our extraordinary place in it.
Author: William J. Kaufmann
Publisher: WH Freeman
ISBN: 9781464140860
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Neil Comins’ Discovering the Universe is highly acclaimed for bringing the excitement of scientific discovery to the one-term astronomy course. Vivid writing and images, conceptual and mathematical support, and a focus on common mistakes and misunderstandings have made the book a longtime classroom bestseller. The new edition captures the current state of our understanding of the cosmos, with new findings, new study help, and an expanded new media/supplements package centered on W.H. Freeman’s breakthrough online course space, LaunchPad. See ‘Instructor Resources’ and ‘Student Resources’ for further information.
Author: Louis Berman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780316091879
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 150
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