Explorer's Guide to the Universe
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Astronomical Observations
Astronomy and the Study of Deep Space
by Various Authors
Part of the Explorer's Guide to the Universe series
The night sky is positively teeming with wonders, from star clusters and nebulae to quasars. Astronomy is the means by which these and other similar phenomena are discovered and observed. This stellar resource traces the path of modern astronomy, from initial efforts to map the heavens to today's use of high-tech telescopic devices that help people delve deeper into celestial discovery.
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The Milky Way and Beyond
by Various Authors
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The Sun is merely one of some 200 billion stars that make up the Milky Way--and the Milky Way is only one of a billion galaxies in the known universe. Packed with fascinating facts and stunning photography, this book examines the Galaxy humans call home and travels light years away, to the domain of phenomena such as the Oort cloud.
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The Outer Solar System
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and the Dwarf Planets
by Various Authors
Part of the Explorer's Guide to the Universe series
Beyond Earth's small, red neighbor Mars lie the gaseous, giant planets of the Outer Solar System. This book investigates these behemoths and dwarf planet Pluto, as well as other curiosities within the solar system's farthest reaches, such as asteroid fields and the Kuiper belt.
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Manned Spaceflight
by Various Authors
Part of the Explorer's Guide to the Universe series
Space travel is a familiar concept. Such was not the case in the early 20th century, when the United States and the former Soviet Union were locked in a race to send humans into orbit. This book details the history of manned spaceflight, from the development of rockets to the advent of space tourism. Readers also are introduced to the men and women who have been willing to soar into the great unknown.
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Unmanned Space Missions
by Various Authors
Part of the Explorer's Guide to the Universe series
Satellites and robotic spacecraft have long travelled where humankind cannot, or dare not, go. By delving into the pages of this book, readers will learn about the technology, people, and organizations that have made fruitful unmanned space missions a reality.
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The Inner Solar System
The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
by Various Authors
Part of the Explorer's Guide to the Universe series
The planets closest to the Sun-Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars-include the world we know and its closest neighbors. However, despite our proximity, these rocky, silicate-based planets still represent so many mysteries yet to discover. Through a trove of images and a narrative bursting with detail, The Inner Solar System imparts what is known about this small corner of the Galaxy, and piques reader interest in the unknown.
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The Universe
A Historical Survey of Beliefs, Theories, and Laws
by Various Authors
Part of the Explorer's Guide to the Universe series
The universe has been both a subject of study and supplier of fresh mysteries. This book tackles a topic that is infinitely broad with extreme precision and careful organization, bringing the far reaches of the universe squarely into the hands and minds of readers.
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