Astronomy, from the Earth to the UniverseThis edition contains information about astronomical discoveries and theories. Explanations, photographs and commentary make this work a useful introduction to astronomy. Pedagogical features, the images from the Hubble Space Telescope and new software create a package aimed at students and instructors alike. |
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A Sense of the Universe | 1 |
Part IA Sense of the Universe | 8 |
An Overview | 9 |
Copyright | |
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