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David J. Eicher |
New cosmos: Answering Astronomy's Big Questions |
026073 |
2015 |
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David J. Eicher |
Comets! Visitors from Deep Space |
025395 |
2013 |
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| Title | New cosmos: Answering Astronomy's Big Questions |
| Author(s) | David J. Eicher;Alex Filippenko(Forwd.) |
| Publication | Cambrige , Cambridge University Press, 2015. |
| Description | xviii, 279p. |
| Abstract Note | Over the past decade, astronomers, planetary scientists, and cosmologists have answered - or are closing in on the answers to - some of the biggest questions about the universe. David J. Eicher presents a spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides a balanced and precise view of the latest discoveries. Detailed and entertaining narratives on compelling topics such as how the Sun will die, the end of life on Earth, why Venus turned itself inside-out, the Big Bang Theory, the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, and the meaning of life in the universe are supported by numerous color illustrations including photos, maps and explanatory diagrams. In each chapter the author sets out the scientific history of a specific question or problem, before tracing the modern observations and evidence in order to solve it. Join David J. Eicher on this fascinating journey through the cosmos! |
| ISBN,Price | 9781107068858 : UKP 19.99(HB) |
| Classification | 52
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. ASTROPHYSICS
3. COSMOLOGY
4. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY
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| Title | Comets! Visitors from Deep Space |
| Author(s) | David J. Eicher |
| Publication | Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2013. |
| Description | xvi, 208p. |
| Abstract Note | Join Author in this fast-paced and entertaining journey through the history, present, and future of these important yet mysterious cosmic bodies. From ancient times, humans have been fascinated by "broom stars" and "blazing scimitars" lighting up the sky and moving against the fixed background of stars. The Great Comets of our time still receive in-depth attention - ISON, Hale-Bopp, Hyakutake, West, and others - while recent spacecraft encounters offer amazing insight into the earliest days of the solar system. In this guide you will discover the cutting-edge science of what comets are, how they behave, where they reside, how groups of comets are related, and much more. The author carefully explores the ideas relating comets and life on Earth - and the danger posed by impacts. He finishes with practical, how-to techniques, tips, and tricks of how to successfully observe comets and even to capture your own images of them. |
| ISBN,Price | 9781107622777 : US $24.99(PB) |
| Classification | 523.64
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| Keyword(s) | COMETS
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