{"product_id":"astronomy-101-2nd-edition-from-gravitational-waves-and-merging-black-holes-to-new-exoplanets-and-asteroid-samples-key-theories-discoveries-and-fa-9781507226230","title":"Astronomy 101, 2nd Edition: From Gravitational Waves and Merging Black Holes to New Exoplanets and Asteroid Samples, Key Theories, Discoveries, and Fa","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstronomy 101\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e2nd Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis an easy-to-understand guide to astronomy for beginners, covering groundbreaking discoveries from the past decade--like the detection of gravitational waves, the imaging of black holes, and the James Webb Space Telescope's revelations about early galaxies and exoplanet atmospheres. Part of the bestselling Adams 101 series, this fully updated edition with brand-new entries takes you on an entertaining and educational journey through the universe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpace is vast and mysterious--and can also be complicated. \u003ci\u003eAstronomy 101, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-understand and engaging guide for discovering what's hidden beyond our starry sky--updated with the newest and most exciting astronomical discoveries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom black holes and exoplanets to dark matter and space missions, this celestial primer is packed with hundreds of astronomy facts, charts, and photographs that give you an essential introduction to the cosmos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo whether you're a lifelong stargazer, amateur astronomer, or simply want to learn more about space, \u003ci\u003eAstronomy 101, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e has all the (updated) answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyn Collins Petersen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adams Media Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.20h x 5.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781507226230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarolyn Collins Petersen is a science writer and producer of astronomy and space-science media for planetarium facilities, observatories, science centers, and webpages. She is CEO of Loch Ness Productions, a unique multimedia production company. Recent productions include \u003ci\u003eLosing the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, a collaboration with the International Dark-Sky Association. She has authored several books on astronomy and planetary science, and more than seventy-five documentary scripts. Carolyn is also a voice-over talent, lending her voice for many science narrations, including the series \u003ci\u003eSpace Weather FX\u003c\/i\u003e produced by Loch Ness Productions for MIT Haystack Observatory. You can also see and hear her work at Astrocast.com and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, in their \u003ci\u003eAstronomy Behind the Headlines\u003c\/i\u003e series. One of Carolyn's favorite pastimes is to read science fiction. Her favorite authors include Lois McMaster Bujold, Arthur C. Clarke, and Robert A. Heinlein. She lives in Colorado with her husband, Mark, and three cats who own the house.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Carolyn Collins Petersen \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48749207912605,"sku":"9781507226230","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_32264d91-d8e5-4bc6-970a-6f9d1af76e4f.jpg?v=1785915624","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/astronomy-101-2nd-edition-from-gravitational-waves-and-merging-black-holes-to-new-exoplanets-and-asteroid-samples-key-theories-discoveries-and-fa-9781507226230","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}