Unfolding our universe / Iain Nicolson ; original illustrations by Mark McLellan.
Unfolding our universe / Iain Nicolson ; original illustrations by Mark McLellan.
Unfolding our universe / Iain Nicolson ; original illustrations by Mark McLellan.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Date
1999.
Call Numbers
TQ063843
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
ix, 294 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. Overview of the Universe -- Ch. 2. Observing the Universe -- Ch. 3. The Moving Sky -- Ch. 4. Orbits and Gravity -- Ch. 5. The Earth - Moon System -- Ch. 6. Worlds Beyond: The Planets -- Ch. 7. Wandering Fragments: Minor Members of the Solar System -- Ch. 8. The Sun: Our Neighborhood Star -- C...
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Publisher
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1999.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"Unfolding Our Universe is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to astronomy. With text and illustrations, it takes readers to the heart of the Universe - explaining the facts, concepts, methods and frontiers of astronomical science. The book can be read right through without referring to any mathematics. For the more ambitious reader, key p...
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Unfolding our universe / Iain Nicolson ; original illustrations by Mark McLellan.
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Notes
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Includes index.
Transferred from NQ520/88.
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TQ063843
Record Identifier
74VvgwaqWzjO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvgwaqWzjO
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ISBN
0521592704
9780521592703 :
0521592704 :
9780521592703
DDC
520
MMS ID
991012150999702626
