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

By:

Bely, Pierre-Yves

Contributor(s):

Publication details: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.Description: xiii, 280 p. : col. ill., maps ; 25 cmISBN:

9780521180665 (pbk.)
052118066X (pbk.)

Uniform titles:

250 reÌponses aÌ ros questions sur l'astronomie. English.

Subject(s):

Astronomy -- Miscellanea

DDC classification:

520 22

LOC classification:

QB52 .B45 2010

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Stars; The Solar System; The Earth; The Moon; Celestial phenomena; The Universe; Life in the Universe; History of astronomy; Telescopes; Amateur astronomy; Bibliography; References; Index.

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!"--Provided by publisher.

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"First published 2008 as 250 reÌponses aÌ ros questions sur l'astronomie by La Compagnie des EÌditions de la Lesse"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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!"--Provided by publisher.

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