
Astronomy: An Illustrated History of the Universe (100 Ponderables)
Hardcover
Series: 100 Ponderables
Astronomy & SpaceGeneral Science
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ISBN13: 9781627951364
Publisher: Shelter Harbor Press
Published: Oct 21 2019
Pages: 144
Weight: 2.80
Height: 1.00 Width: 9.40 Depth: 11.20
Language: English
From the megalithic cultures of Stonehenge and Carnac to today's search for alien planets and dark matter, Astronomy includes:
- 100 milestone facts, labeled Ponderables which detail pivotal breakthroughs by scientists, ancient and modern, in understanding the Universe, stars, and planets.
- Stunning astronomical imagery and illustrations to help clarify key concepts.
- An overview of core concepts in Astronomy 101: The Basics and biographies of key scientists.
- A section on imponderable concepts that researchers still don't fully understand.
- A removable foldout 12-page Timeline History of Astronomy and a 12-page Guide to the Night's Sky which shows the constellations visible in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres month by month.
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