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Astrophysics Is Easy!: An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)

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Astrophysics is often - with some justification - regarded as incomprehensible without at least degree-level mathematics. Consequently, many amateur astronomers skip the math, and miss out on the fascinating fundamentals of the subject. In Astrophysics Is Easy! Mike Inglis takes a quantitative approach to astrophysics that cuts through the incomprehensible mathematics, and explains the basics [...]

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Starlight: An Introduction to Stellar Physics for Amateurs

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ISBN13: 9781441907073 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThis is a book about the physics of stars and starlight. The story of starlight is truly fascinating. Astronomers analyze and interpret the light from stars using photometry and spectroscopy, then inspirational detective work combines with the laws of physics to reveal [...]

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Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy With Starry Night Pro DVD, Version 5.0

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Product DescriptionArny: Explorations-An Introduction to Astronomy, 5th edition, is built on the foundation of its well known writing style, accuracy, and emphasis on current information. This new edition continues to offer the most complete technology/new media support package available. That technology/new media package includes: 23 Interactives (located on the text ARIS Presentation center); ARIS website [...]

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The History of Astronomy: A Very Short Introduction

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ISBN13: 9780192803061 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThis is a fascinating introduction to the history of Western astronomy, from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-nineteenth century. Historical records are first found in Babylon and Egypt, and after two millennia the arithmetical astronomy of the Babylonians [...]

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An Introduction to Radio Astronomy

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Product DescriptionWritten by two prominent figures in radio astronomy, this well-established, graduate-level textbook is a thorough and up-to-date introduction to radio telescopes and techniques. It is an invaluable overview for students and researchers turning to radio astronomy for the first time. The first half of the book describes how radio telescopes work - from basic [...]

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Introduction to Astronomy

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Since the start of time, men and women have looked up into the sky, looking for answers. Why are we here? Where are we? And what are those shinning light in the night sky? Astronomy hence began, and it is the analyze of that beauty that we call the heavens. Astronomy nowadays is austerely not [...]

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A Brief Introduction to Telescopes

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What's a telescope? Generally speaking, a telescope is a device that magnifies the degree of visibility of far away objects, making these objects more amenable to observation. The telescope was first used by the early astronomers to observe the sky, and to discover new celestial bodies. Telescopes were instrumental in the advancement of science and [...]

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Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology: An Introduction

by Father Sky

Product DescriptionStarting with the description of our home galaxy the Milky Way, this cogently written textbook introduces the reader to the astronomy of galaxies, their structure, active galactic nuclei, evolution and large scale distribution. Then, from the extensive and thorough introduction to modern observational and theoretical cosmology, the text turns to the formation of structures [...]

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Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy

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Product Description Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy is built on the foundation of its well known writing style, accuracy, and emphasis on current information. Accessible writing style that allows coverage of technically complex ideas without confusing students. Tom Arny and Steve Schneider give the students a reason to read every sentence. Visit the Online Learning [...]

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Introduction to Astronomy: A Complete Guide for the Amateur Astronomer

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Product DescriptionFor anyone who has tried—and failed—to find the Big Dipper or Orion's Belt, this information-filled reference guide is the perfect introduction to discovering the wonders of the sky. Includes computer-generated maps that simplify identification, a mini-almanac to pinpoint the planets each month as well as advice on buying and using binoculars or a telescope, [...]

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A Brief Introduction to Astronomy in the Middle East

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Product Description The Middle East was both the birthplace of astronomy and the center for its development during the medieval period, and this volume offers a fascinating insight into Arabic advances in astronomy and their profound influence on science in the rest of the world. This is the first of two titles published to launch [...]

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Astrophysics Is Easy!: An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer

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Product DescriptionAstrophysics is a subject that is often - with some justification - regarded as extremely difficult, requiring at least degree-level mathematics as a prerequisite to its understanding. Consequently, many amateur astronomers just don't bother, and miss out on the fascinating fundamentals of the subject, and often on an understanding of exactly what they are [...]

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