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Cosmos: Possible Worlds by Ann Druyan With lucid prose that recalls the best-selling and beloved Cosmos, Ann Druyan takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the vast and unexplored realms of Earth and space, past and future, fact and imagination. Written and published in coordination with the sensational international television debut of a second season of National Geographic's Cosmos,Cosmos Possible Worlds travels through more than 14 billion years of cosmic evolution and into an astonishing future where probes travel by light beams to distant stars, helping us solve enduring mysteries of our origins and dream of an unimaginable time ahead. Along the way, we meet the colorful characters who push beyond the boundaries of knowledge--both the little-known but monumental visionaries of the past and the scientists whose work is shaping our future. Color photographs, art, and diagrams based on graphics created for the television series--plus a foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson, best-selling author, wildly popular science commentator, and host of Cosmos on the National Geographic Channel--complete this highly anticipated package.Call Number: QB44.3 .D78 2020
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A Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy by Carol Christian; Jean-René Roy Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What makes stars shine? Where does Earth's water come from? Why is the night sky dark? Was there ever life on Mars? How do telescopes work? This engaging guide book answers all these questions and hundreds more, making it a practical reference for anyone who has ever wondered what is out in the cosmos, where it all comes from, and how it all works. Richly illustrated in color throughout, it gives simple yet rigorous explanations in non-technical language, summarizing current astronomical knowledge, without overlooking the important underlying scientific principles. This second edition includes substantial new material throughout, including the latest findings from the New Horizons, Rosetta, and Dawn space missions, and images from professional telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array.Call Number: QB52 .C57 2017
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The Handy Astronomy Answer Book by Charles Liu From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies--including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration--this fully updated resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 1,00 questions, such as Is the universe infinite? What would happen to you if you fell onto a black hole? What are the basic concepts of Einstein's special theory of relativity? and Who was the first person in space?Call Number: QB52 .L58 2014
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Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy by Joseph A. Angelo Praise for the previous edition:...splendidly informative...provides a treasure store of information dealing with astronomy and space technology, not to mention some geology and mathematics...endlessly fascinating...a valuable resource for high school astronomy and physics classes and in college science libraries.--VOYA...provides current, authoritative information...recommended for libraries in need of a general encyclopedia on space and astronomy.--Booklist...[a] highly informative, well-organized introduction...--American Reference Books Annual...recommended for high school, academic, and larger public libraries and astronomy collections.--Library Journal...chock-full of useful and unusual information...a valuable addition to any smaller collection serving serious students...--School Library JournalBoth academic and public libraries will find this a useful reference...Recommended.--Choice...a fine addition to both public and academic libraries...--Reference ReviewsHonor Book Science 7-12 category--Society of School Librarians InternationalWe've come a long way from the days when we traced astrological shapes in the stars and thought comets spelled disaster. Our knowledge of space and the universe around us has increased dramatically over the centuries, and, with every new venture--from the Mars rover Curiosity's explorations of the red planet to New Horizons's up-close look at Pluto--it just keeps growing broader. Keep track of that expanding knowledge with the Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy, Revised Edition. Offering a complete, up-to-date presentation of the main concepts, terms, facilities, and people in astronomy, the encyclopedia pays special attention to space-based astronomy and space exploration. Broad coverage includes terms such as astrophysics, planetary science, and cosmology, as well as both American and international astronomy and space technology. Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy, Revised Edition focuses mainly on modern astronomy and space achievements but also includes the most important accomplishments of classical astronomy. The impact of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology is presented in terms of the development of the scientific method and also with respect to philosophy. History-related entries trace the evolution of astronomy and space technology from ancient times, and selected entries discuss important observatories and organizations such as NASA, as well as contemporary events.This volume also includes five helpful appendixes: a bibliography of print resources, an extensive list of websites, a chronology of significant events in space and astronomy, a table of basic planetary data, and an interesting breakdown on how planets and other celestial bodies were named. Entries include:Apollo ProjectBlack holeCenter of gravityDark matterGeneral relativityInternational Space StationKepler's lawsLunar bases and settlementsNuclear reactorPioneer 10, 11 spacecraftRobotics in spaceRocketSatelliteUnidentified flying object (UFO)X-ray astronomyZodiac.Publication Date: 2017
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The Handy Astronomy Answer Book by Charles Liu From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies--including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration--this fully updated resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 1,00 questions, such as Is the universe infinite? What would happen to you if you fell onto a black hole? What are the basic concepts of Einstein's special theory of relativity? and Who was the first person in space?Publication Date: 2013
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Encyclopedia of the History of Astronomy and Astrophysics by David Leverington This comprehensive Encyclopedia covers the full history of astronomy from its ancient origins in Africa, South America, the Middle East and China to the latest developments in astrophysics and space-based research. The initial articles, which are largely organised chronologically, are followed by numerous thematic historical articles on the constituents of the Solar System, types of stars, stellar evolution, active galaxies, cosmology and much more. These are followed by articles on tools and techniques, from the history of spectroscopy to adaptive optics. The last part of the Encyclopedia is devoted to the history of ground- and space-based telescopes and observatories, covering the full spectral range from gamma-rays through the optical waveband to radio waves. Informative and accessibly written, each article is followed by an extensive bibliography to facilitate further research, whilst consistent coverage from ancient times to the present makes this an ideal resource for scholars, students and amateur astronomers alike.Publication Date: 2013
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