A question and answer guide to astronomy /:

"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 la...

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1. Verfasser: Bely, Pierre-Yves
Weitere Verfasser: Christian, Carol, 1950-, Roy, Jean-René
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
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Zusammenfassung:"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
Beschreibung:"First published 2008 as 250 réponses à ros questions sur l'astronomie by La Compagnie des Éditions de la Lesse"--Title page verso
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xiii, 280 pages) : color illustrations, maps
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780511676918
0511676913
9780511685897
0511685890
0511676123
9780511676123
9780521180665
052118066X