Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe - Couverture souple

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Nicolson, Iain

 
9781780460253: Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe
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ISBN 10 : 1780460252 ISBN 13 : 9781780460253
Editeur : Liverpool University Press, 2014

Synopsis

We live on a small planet that revolves round an unexceptional star - the Sun - which is one of the hundred billion stars that populate our galaxy. Of the many billions of galaxies that lie within range of our most powerful telescopes, some are so remote that their light has taken more than 13 billion years to reach us.
Iain Nicolson takes the reader on a journey from planet Earth to the boundaries of the observable Universe. He explains the nature of stars, planets and galaxies, what makes them shine and how they are born, evolve and eventually die. He explores the origin of the Universe as a whole and considers whether life may exist on other worlds.
Copiously illustrated, this book is intended for anyone who is looking for straightforward explanations of what astronomy is all about. It will also serve as an invaluable primer for those who are considering studying the subject more formally.

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À propos de l?auteur

Iain Nicolson is a writer and lecturer in the fields of astronomy and space science, and a consultant to the magazine Astronomy Now. He was formerly Principal Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Hertfordshire.

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Éditeur
Liverpool University Press
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1780460252
ISBN 13 
9781780460253
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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