Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe by Nicolson, Iain

Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe

We live on a small planet that revolves round an unexceptional star - the Sun - which...
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Author: Iain Nicolson
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Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe by Nicolson, Iain

Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe

€39,17

Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe

€39,17
Author: Iain Nicolson
Format: Paperback
Language: English

We live on a small planet that revolves round an unexceptional star - the Sun - which is one of the hundred billion stars that populate our galaxy. Of the many billions of galaxies that lie within range of our most powerful telescopes, some are so remote that their light has taken more than 13 billion years to reach us.
Iain Nicolson takes the reader on a journey from planet Earth to the boundaries of the observable Universe. He explains the nature of stars, planets and galaxies, what makes them shine and how they are born, evolve and eventually die. He explores the origin of the Universe as a whole and considers whether life may exist on other worlds.
Copiously illustrated, this book is intended for anyone who is looking for straightforward explanations of what astronomy is all about. It will also serve as an invaluable primer for those who are considering studying the subject more formally.



Author: Iain Nicolson
Publisher: Dunedin Academic Press
Published: 09/25/2014
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.60h x 6.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781780460253


Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2015 pg. 1339

About the Author
Iain Nicolson is a writer and lecturer in the fields of astronomy and space science, and a consultant to the magazine Astronomy Now. He was formerly Principal Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Hertfordshire.


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