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AstrologyYoung readers will find keys to their personalities and how to work on their problems with this introduction to astrology. Fits STEAM curriculum needs as well as being a high-interest topic.Author: Megan AtwoodPublisher: Compass Point BooksPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 48Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 10.10h x 8.20w...
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Hubble Deep Field: How a Photo Revolutionized Our Understanding of the UniverseA series of photos taken from space more than 20 years ago revealed thousands of unknown galaxies in a tiny patch of empty space. Called the Hubble Deep Field, the amazing image is made up of hundreds of photos combined into one. It was...
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David Malin; Ancient Light, a Portrait of the UniverseUsing the world's most sophisticated telescopes and his own revolutionary techniques, renowned astronomical photographer David Malin brings us awe-inspiring images of distant worlds and amazing phenomena. This is the finest collection available of star clusters, galaxies, nebulae and other such spectacular sights captured on...
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More Things in the Heavens: How Infrared Astronomy Is Expanding Our View of the UniverseA sweeping tour of the infrared universe as seen through the eyes of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Astronomers have been studying the heavens for thousands of years, but until recently much of the cosmos has been invisible to the human eye. Launched in 2003,...
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Near-Earth Objects: Finding Them Before They Find UsAn insider's look at the science of near-Earth comets and asteroids Of all the natural disasters that could befall us, only an Earth impact by a large comet or asteroid has the potential to end civilization in a single blow. Yet these near-Earth objects...
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Exoplanetary Atmospheres: Theoretical Concepts and FoundationsAn essential introduction to the theory of exoplanetary atmospheres The study of exoplanetary atmospheres-that is, of planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system-may be our best hope for discovering life elsewhere in the universe. This dynamic, interdisciplinary field requires practitioners to apply knowledge from...
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The Cosmic Web: Mysterious Architecture of the UniverseA gripping first-person account of how scientists came to understand our universe's mysterious structure J. Richard Gott was among the first cosmologists to propose that the structure of our universe is like a sponge made up of clusters of galaxies intricately connected by filaments...
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How Do You Find an Exoplanet?An authoritative primer on the cutting-edge science of planet hunting Alien worlds have long been a staple of science fiction. But today, thanks to modern astronomical instrumentation and the achievements of many enterprising observational astronomers, the existence of planets outside our solar system--also known...
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How Old Is the Universe?How a great enigma of astronomy was solved Astronomers have determined that our universe is 13.7 billion years old. How exactly did they come to this precise conclusion? How Old Is the Universe? tells the incredible story of how astronomers solved one of the...
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Heavenly Mathematics: The Forgotten Art of Spherical TrigonometryAn unparalleled illustrated history of spherical trigonometry from antiquity to today Heavenly Mathematics traces the rich history of spherical trigonometry, revealing how the cultures of classical Greece, medieval Islam, and the modern West used this forgotten art to chart the heavens and the Earth....
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Titan Unveiled: Saturn's Mysterious Moon ExploredFor twenty-five years following the Voyager mission, scientists speculated about Saturn's largest moon, a mysterious orb clouded in orange haze. Finally, in 2005, the Cassini-Huygens probe successfully parachuted down through Titan's atmosphere, all the while transmitting images and data. In the early 1980s, when...
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Beyond UFOs: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Astonishing Implications for Our FutureThe quest for extraterrestrial life doesn't happen only in science fiction. This book describes the startling discoveries being made in the very real science of astrobiology, an intriguing new field that blends astronomy, biology, and geology to explore the possibility of life on other...
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Heart of Darkness: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Invisible UniverseHumanity's ongoing quest to unlock the secrets of dark matter and dark energy Heart of Darkness describes the incredible saga of humankind's quest to unravel the deepest secrets of the universe. Over the past thirty years, scientists have learned that two little-understood components--dark matter...
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Galactic DynamicsSince it was first published in 1987, Galactic Dynamics has become the most widely used advanced textbook on the structure and dynamics of galaxies and one of the most cited references in astrophysics. Now, in this extensively revised and updated edition, James Binney and...
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Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic MediumAn essential resource for graduate students and astrophysicists This is a comprehensive and richly illustrated textbook on the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium--the gas and dust, as well as the electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and magnetic and gravitational fields, present between the...
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The Copernican Revolution: Planetary Astronomy in the Development of Western ThoughtFor scientist and layman alike this book provides vivid evidence that the Copernican Revolution has by no means lost its significance today. Few episodes in the development of scientific theory show so clearly how the solution to a highly technical problem can alter our...
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Life in Space: Astrobiology for EveryoneLife is a property of the universe. We may not know how it began or where else it exists, but we have come to know a great deal about how it relates to stars, planets, and the larger cosmos. In clear and compelling terms,...
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Giant Telescopes: Astronomical Ambition and the Promise of TechnologyEvery night, astronomers use a new generation of giant telescopes at observatories around the world to study phenomena at the forefront of science. By focusing on the history of the Gemini Observatory--twin 8-meter telescopes located on mountain peaks in Hawaii and Chile--Giant Telescopes tells...
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Goodnight Mars: A Sci-Fi STEM ParodyIn the grey Hab domeThere was no telephoneJust a satellite linkAnd a 'message alert' light--Going BLINK, BLINK, BLINK On a planet far, far away, it's bedtime in the Martian habitat module (or 'Hab') for two young astronauts. With a view of the Martian dunes,...
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Kira and Lulu Visit the Planets: Volume 2Space Weather News' second Children's Book, 'Kira and Lulu Visit the Planets' is now available In their first adventure, 'Kira and Lulu Visit the Sun', children are introduced to our star, sunspots and solar flares. Join Kira and Lulu as they take a new...
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