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Astronomy: All That Matters
Percy Seymour
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Description for Astronomy: All That Matters
Paperback. All That Matters about astronomy. All That Matters books are a fast way to get right to the heart of key issues. Series: All That Matters. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 226.
With a blend of exciting discoveries and important scientific theory, this innovative and readable introduction to astronomy is ideal for anyone who wants to understand what we know about the universe, and how we know it. Each chapter starts with details of a method of jow astronomers over time have observed the world, and then uses this as a springboard to discuss what they discovered, and why this was important for understanding the cosmos. The last chapter, on dark matter, also focuses on the many things we don't yet know - reminding us that astronomy, like this book, is ... Read more
With a blend of exciting discoveries and important scientific theory, this innovative and readable introduction to astronomy is ideal for anyone who wants to understand what we know about the universe, and how we know it. Each chapter starts with details of a method of jow astronomers over time have observed the world, and then uses this as a springboard to discuss what they discovered, and why this was important for understanding the cosmos. The last chapter, on dark matter, also focuses on the many things we don't yet know - reminding us that astronomy, like this book, is ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Murray Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
All That Matters
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781471801624
SKU
V9781471801624
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99-10
About Percy Seymour
Dr Percy Seymour did his PhD at Manchester University, on the large scale structure of the galactic magnetic field. Subsequent to that he was Senior Lecturer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwhich, and then Principal Lecturer in Astronomy at Plymouth University. He has also taught for the Open University and the University of the Third Age. He is a Fellow of ... Read more
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