Introductory astronomy / Keith Holliday.
Introductory astronomy / Keith Holliday.
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Chichester ; New York : Wiley, c1999.
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T0393531
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English
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Physical content
xii, 314 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. Light -- 2. Seeing into Space -- 3. The View from Earth -- 4. The Sun, the Stars and Time -- 5. Observation of the Solar System -- 6. Gravity and the Solar System -- 7. The Origin of the Solar System -- 8. A Closer Look at the Terrestrial Planets -- 9. A Closer Look at the Jovian Planets -- 10. T...
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Publisher
Chichester ; New York : Wiley, c1999.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c1999.
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Summary
Introductory Astronomy is a lucidly written introduction to the planets, the stars and beyond. Starting with problems astronomers face on Earth connected with observation, the text then moves on to cover the Solar System, stars, galaxies and finally cosmology. The evolution and internal workings of astronomical bodies are outlined, demystifying arc...
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Introductory astronomy / Keith Holliday.
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Includes index.
Transferred from N520/99.
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c1999.
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T0393531
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74VvM44e2aDA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvM44e2aDA
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ISBN
0471983322 :
9780471983316 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0471983314 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780471983323 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0471983322 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780471983323 :
DDC
520
MMS ID
991007299289702626
