9781330261347 - Astronomy for Schools and General Readers (Classic Reprint) de Sharpless, Isaac (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book on astronomy beautifully combines in-depth knowledge with accessibility. While assuming no scientific background of the reader, the author takes an in-depth look at the solar system, beginning with its history, providing an accurate account of astronomical discoveries and theories that have changed our perspectives over time. The book unveils the mechanisms that govern the motion of celestial bodies, and goes on to describe the sun, planets, moons, comets, and asteroids in detail. Alongside the scientific insights, the author presents practical suggestions for making observations outside with the naked eye or using telescopes for the passionate, helping turn astronomy into a hands-on subject for the readers to explore. By the end of this book, astronomy enthusiasts will gain fresh insights into the formation and mechanics of our solar system, and a profound understanding of its place in the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.