The astronomy book
(Book)
Contributors
Mitton, Jacqueline contributor.
Hughes, David W. 1941- contributor.
Dinwiddie, Robert, 1953- contributor.
Johnson, Penny, 1960- contributor.
Jackson, Tom, 1972- contributor.
Hughes, David W. 1941- contributor.
Dinwiddie, Robert, 1953- contributor.
Johnson, Penny, 1960- contributor.
Jackson, Tom, 1972- contributor.
Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2017.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
352 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Status
Main Library - Adult
520 Ast
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520 Ast
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Oliver La Farge - Adult
520 Ast
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520 Ast
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Southside - Adult
520 Ast
1 available
520 Ast
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Main Library - Adult | 520 Ast | On Shelf |
| Oliver La Farge - Adult | 520 Ast | On Shelf |
| Southside - Adult | 520 Ast | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Includes index.
Description
An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos--from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to help clarify hard-to-grasp concepts and explain almost 100 big astronomical ideas. Covering the biographies of key astronomers through the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking, The Astronomy Book details their theories and discoveries in a user-friendly format to make the information accessible and easy to follow.
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