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“An introductory illustrated and comprehensive guide to observing and understanding the night sky. ”... Maggiori informazioniinformazioni sulla condizione
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- 9781552979587
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
155297958X
ISBN-13
9781552979587
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038643424
Product Key Features
Book Title
Astronomy : a Visual Guide
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sky Observation, Astronomy
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Book Series
Visual Guides
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-303906
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
One of the most beautiful introductory books on astronomy... an excellent gift for anybody keen on astronomy., Detailed information and detail in the photographs and illustrations are the strengths of this book... Recommended., "This is a hugely ambitious, powerful and provocative book ... The sheer scale and ambition of his project is one of its stand-out features; this is an argument conceived with a grand sweep in mind, designed to produce an aggregate picture and perspective that allows some meaningful international comparisons to be drawn. This attention to history and geography as the context for the development and refinement of ideas is a key strength of the book ... It provides a powerful demonstration of how political economic geographical analysis can operate through both the performative and material worlds of institutions, people, ideas, models and metrics ... A compelling book that should be widely read in economic geography and across the social sciences." Jane Pollard, Newcastle University, UK - Progress in Human Geography book review symposium (September 2013) "Christophers displays many of the skills required of a good detective, being both forensic in his approach and resolute in his persistence: his refusal to let claims go unchallenged or data unexamined is an admirable feature throughout ... Clearly a major contribution to the field." Andrew Leyshon, University of Nottingham, UK - Progress in Human Geography book review symposium (September 2013) "Christophers has written, first, a deeply informative and, second, a very gutsy account of the expansion, contraction, and once again expansion of international banking. The book is gutsy because Christophers challenges the common wisdom that capitalism has undergone a basic restructuring and become 'financialized'. The challenge rests upon a foundation of quite extraordinary scholarship: it is impossible not to appreciate Christophers' sustained engagement with banking's centuries-long history and its extensive historical geography, too." George Henderson, University of Minnesota, USA - Progress in Human Geography book review symposium (September 2013) "Brett Christophers' Banking Across Boundaries ... will surely be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, from economic geography to international political economy and economic sociology." Regional Studies (September 2013) "What is of particular interest is the way in which Banking Across Boundaries explicitly takes aim at performativity, a conceptual mainstay of the cultural economy of finance." Journal of Cultural Economy (March 2013), Introductory and comprehensive... an easy-to-use illustrated reference for amateur astronomers of all levels., Excellent visuals coupled with straightforward, broad subject coverage make it appropriate for many purposes and nearly any audience., A stargazer's wonderland, offering a trove of hard data and interesting speculation... eminently readable... best of all are the stunning photographs., Experts and amateurs alike will love this book for its stunning photography and clear description of celestial phenomena... highly recommended., The book is bursting with information but is so well-designed and written that the text never seems too heavy., Superb collection of images... they can evoke in the viewer and almost intuitive understanding of the processes they depict., One of the most beautiful introductory books on astronomy in a very long time... an excellent gift for anybody keen on astronomy., What makes [this book] stand out is the interesting arrangement of content, mixture of graphics and photography... depth of coverage., This title is recommended for all libraries; its excellent visuals coupled with straightforward, broad subject coverage make it appropriate for many purposes and nearly any audience from browsers to researchers., Stargazer's wonderland, offering a trove of hard data and interesting speculation... eminently readable... best of all are the stunning photographs., Illustrat[es] not just western thinking but also the contributions of many cultures to the study of the sky., Will appeal to anyone who's ever marveled at the mysteries of a night sky. One of the most beautiful introductory books on astronomy in a very long time... an excellent gift for anybody keen on astronomy., An attractive large-scale book... a volume with high visual impact and clear, although brief, explanations. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers., Fun... of practical use to amateur stargazers... exactly the kind of book that might inspire a youngster to take an interest in the heavens, possibly starting a hobby that can last a lifetime., Superb collection of images... Each of these is a work of art, and they can evoke in the viewer and almost intuitive understanding of the processes they depict., A wonderfully useful, well-written, complete and attractive introductory text... an excellent, highly impressive book., What really sets this book apart is its stunning visual impact... also notable for its inclusion of multicultural astronomy, illustrating not just western thinking but also the contributions of many cultures to the study of the sky., Experts and amateurs alike will love this book for its stunning photography and clear description of celestial phenomena... The author's passion for astronomy is apparent... highly recommended., What makes Astronomy: A Visual Guide stand out is the interesting arrangement of content, mixture of graphics and photography, and the depth of coverage... highly recommended for academic and public library collections.
Dewey Decimal
522
Table Of Content
Introduction Searching the Heavens Ever since humans first gathered in groups, people have searched the heavens. Our ancestors looked to the skies for messages from the gods to guide them, celestial signs telling when to reap and sow. And even today, thousands of years later, we retain a fascination with the sky, though for different reasons. Astronomy through the ages Sky gods Archaeostronomy Scientific beginnings The development of astronomy tools Observatories Major space centers Space observatories Hubble Space Telescope Radio astronomy Infrared astronomy UV astronomy X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy The space race Mission milestones Space disasters Spacecraft Space stations A history of unmanned probes Solar and lunar probes Asteroid and comet probes Terrestrial planet probes Gas planet probes The Solar System The Solar System is our home in space, a prime piece of celestial real estate some 4600 million years old. This is the planetary system that contains the Sun, the nine known planets -- Earth among them -- and countless small but equally interesting chunks of debris called comets and asteroids. Formation of the Solar System The modern Solar System Future of the Solar System The planets Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto The Sun The Moon Solar eclipses Lunar eclipses Meteors and meteorites Asteroids Comets Beyond Pluto Stars, Galaxies and Celestial Light Beyond the Solar System, things take on an extremely new scale. Stars are strewn across the Milky Way Galaxy like grains of sand many miles apart. They share their home with a whole host of celestial lights called nebulae. And then, beyond our own galaxy, there are hundreds of billions of others. Celestial clouds What is a star? Lifecycle of a star Binaries, multiples and variables Star clusters Star death: planetary nebulae Star death: supernovae Star death: black wholes Galaxy classification Spiral galaxies Elliptical galaxies Lenticular galaxies Irregular galaxies Active and radio galaxies Quasars Galaxy clusters Galaxy birth Galaxy evolution The Night Sky The night sky is more than just the Moon and a few dozen constellations of stars. Planets, nebulae, clusters of stars and even a few galaxies are all visible with the unaided eye. And with modest equipment such as a pair of binoculars or a small telescope, the celestial dome takes on a whole new dimension. Understanding the night sky Mapping the heavens The spinning Earth Constellations and the zodiac Beginning astronomy Choosing and using binoculars Choosing and using telescopes Reading the star maps Whole sky overview Monthly stars of the northern skies Monthly stars of the southern skies The Universe Our understanding of the Universe today is very different from what it was just 10 years ago. The very fabric of space and time is now seen as inextricably interwoven with a mysterious "dark energy" about which we know next to nothing. And this is just one example of the many unknowns that astronomers struggle with daily. Formation of the Universe Evidence for the Big Bang Our place in the Universe Life in the Universe Gamma ray bursters Wormholes Dark matter Dark energy Future of the Universe Factfile Glossary Index
Synopsis
An up-to-date well illustrated guide to astronomy and observing the night sky, history, celestial objects, theories of the universe, monthly star maps and more., An introductory illustrated and comprehensive guide to observing and understanding the night sky. This book provides a survey of science's growing understanding of space and includes details of the latest space probes. The most recent photographs from the world's finest observatories and space-based cameras capture the wonder and beauty of the universe. Astronomy covers a wide variety of heavenly phenomenon: Distant stars Planets of the Solar System Comets and shooting stars Eclipses Black holes. Vivid cross-sections of the planets with a concise description and a chart of their relative distance from the sun provide at-a-glance information. A series of monthly sky charts point out constellations, star clusters, galaxies, nebula and more. The sky maps use easy-to-read symbols to identify open and globular star clusters, galaxies and planetary nebula. The constellations are labeled and diagramed. Spectacular images of space phenomenon are further explained with colorful digital graphics. Nebula, clusters, galaxies, etc. are profiled with color images and short descriptions. A pictograph tells whether binoculars or a telescope is required. Astronomy is a fascinating and easy-to-use illustrated reference for amateur astronomers of all levels.
LC Classification Number
QB44.3.G37 2004
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- 2***r (173)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimo annoAcquisto verificatoThis item arrived in excellent condition in a sturdy cardboard box. It was securely wrapped in bubble wrap and covered with styrofoam peanuts. I’m always impressed when a book is shipped with extra care. The shipping speed was very fast and the item was as described on the website. For a book published in 1981 and being in quite good condition, I think this purchase was a decent value overall. I am pleased with my purchase and would definitely buy from this seller again. Thank you!!Custer and His Times (LIMITED EDITION OF 320 COPIES) (N° 385417903596)
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