Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

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Prentice Hall, 2001 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 504 pages
This guide to Astronomy includes coverage of the search for extrasolar planets, a discussion of the accelerating universe, expanded coverage of gamma ray bursts and continuing coverage of the Galileo mission to Jupiter. There are Concept Check discussion questions integrated throughout each chapter, with answers included in the appendix, aimed at aiding self-assessment. These critical-thinking questions test conceptual understanding of the material just presented and help place it in a broader context.

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