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Universe : the Solar System / With CD ((Rev)02 - Old Edition)
by William J. Kaufman
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From its First Edition, Universe has helped guide students through introductory astronomy by emphasizing not only what we know about the cosmos but also how we know it. Acclaimed for its spectacular images and engaging writing, Universe clearly... ( read more)
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The Cosmic Perspective With Masteringastronomy and Skygazer Planetarium Software
by Jeffrey O. Bennett
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The Fourth Edition of The Cosmic Perspective builds on the textbook's long tradition of strong pedagogy and streamlined presentation. Renowned for its up-to-date and expert coverage, this student-friendly text focuses on central ideas and unifying themes... ( read more)
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From Blue Moons to Black Holes: A Basic Guide to Astronomy, Outer Space, and Space Exploration
by Melanie Melton Knocke
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As this engrossing popular astronomy book makes clear, readers don't need a degree in astrophysics to explore the vast reaches of outer space. This generously illustrated volume includes a color insert containing, among other pictures, beautiful images... ( read more)
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Perspectives Om Astronomy, Media Edition (08 Edition)
by Michael A. Seeds
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Authors Mike Seeds and Dana Backman personalize the history of the universe by placing you at the center of the latest chapter in a grand and amazing story. You will learn how we are the latest link in the "great chain of origins." And, by emphasizing... ( read more)
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Universe : Star and Galaxies / With CD-rom ((Rev)02 - Old Edition)
by Roger Freedman
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From its First Edition, Universe has helped guide students through introductory astronomy by emphasizing not only what we know about the cosmos but also how we know it. Acclaimed for its spectacular images and engaging writing, Universe clearly... ( read more)
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The Runaway Universe: The Race to Find the Future of the Cosmos
by Donald Goldsmith
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For decades, astronomers have sought to discover the ultimate fate of the universe. Will the cosmos continue forever in its expansion, which began billions of years ago with the big bang? Or will gravity someday reverse the process, producing a "big... ( read more)
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Venus
by Patrick Moore
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Recent orbiting spacecraft with radar imaging systems are turning up new, intriguing, even disturbing information about our nearest neighbor. In age, size, density, and volume, Venus is most similar to our home planet. But there the similarity ends, as... ( read more)
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Night has a thousand eyes :a naked-eye guide to the sky, its science, and lore
by Arthur Upgren
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Erudite, entertaining, and educational, this is an excellent
introduction to astronomy at its most basic level, that of simple
stargazing. Upgren (astronomy, Yale, Wesleyan) enriches his
discussion of constellations with reference to myths, historical... ( read more)
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High Energy Astrophysics, Volume II : Stars, Galaxy and Interstellar Medium (2ND 92 Edition)
by Malcolm S. Longair
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The highly acclaimed first edition of High Energy Astrophysics instantly established itself as a classic in the teaching of contemporary astronomy. Reflecting the immense interest and developments in the subject, Professor Longair has developed the... ( read more)
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Mind Over Matter: Conversations with the Cosmos
by K. C. Cole
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K. C. Cole, the Los Angeles Times science writer and columnist, always has a fresh take on cutting-edge scientific discoveries, which she makes both understandable and very human. Reporting on physics, cosmology, mathematics, astronomy, and more, Cole's... ( read more)
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NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry #130: The Early Universe and the Cosmic Microwave Background: Theory and Observations
by Norma G Sanchez
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The impressive development of modern cosmology during the last decades is to a large extent due to its unification with elementary particle physics and quantum field theory, giving rise to the discipline of Astrofundamental Physics. The early universe is... ( read more)
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Theories of Figures of Celestial Bodies
by Wenceslas S Jardetzky
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Suitable for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, this text explores exact methods used in the theory of figures of equilibrium and examines problems concerning figures of celestial bodies, . 1958 edition.... ( read more)
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New Astronomer
by Carole Stott
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Practical guide to watching the stars and planets which explains how to look for various visible phenomena. There is a guide to choosing, using and maintaining astronomical instruments, plus comprehensive star charts and planispheres of both the northern... ( read more)
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Sun, Earth and Sky (2ND 06 Edition)
by Kenneth R. Lang
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This Second Edition of Sun, Earth and Sky updates the popular text by providing comprehensive accounts of the most recent discoveries made by five modern solar spacecraft during the past decade. Their instruments have used sound waves to peer deep into... ( read more)
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Observing the Moon: The Modern Astronomer's Guide
by Gerald North
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A 'hands-on' primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon, written by an experienced and well-known lunar observer.... ( read more)
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Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (05 - Old Edition)
by Jeff Adams
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Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The... ( read more)
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Universe
by Heather Couper
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The saga of our universe—its birth, life, and death—is a tale of such epic proportions and complexity that only now, a million years after the dawn of humankind, are we in a position to tell it. In Universe, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest... ( read more)
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Comets: Creators and Destroyers
by David Levy
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From Halley to Hale-Bopp, comets have guided the thoughts, moods, and behavior of humans since the dawn of time. With a host of comet movies set for release next summer, books about this astounding galactic phenomenon are sure to sell with the same... ( read more)
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Essential Cosmic Perspective - With 3.4 Starg. CD (3RD 05 - Old Edition)
by Jeffrey Bennett
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The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include more quantitative coverage, an enhanced illustration and photo program, and an unparalleled new media package. Built from the ground up on our new understanding of... ( read more)
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Puzzling Questions about the Solar System
by Martin Gardner
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Newly revised and updated guide by noted science authority incorporates latest information obtained by space probes, new telescopes, other sources. Fascinating facts about the sun and planets, moons, comets, asteroids, space flight, and more. Easy-to... ( read more)
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