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Galactic Astronomy (Princeton Series in Astrophysics)
This is the definitive
treatment of the
phenomenology of galaxies--a
clear and comprehensive
volume that takes full
account of the extraordinary
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Galaxies in the Universe: An Introduction
This extensively illustrated
book presents the
astrophysics of galaxies
since their beginnings in
the early Universe. It has
been thoroughly revised to
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Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, An (2nd Edition)
An Introduction to Modern
Astrophysics, Second Edition
has been thoroughly revised
to reflect the dramatic
changes and advancements in
astrophysics that have
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Galaxies and How to Observe Them (Astronomers' Observing Guides)
Galaxies are perhaps the
most popular of all visual
targets that are sought
after by visual observers.
At present the only way to
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The Essential Cosmic Perspective Media Update with Astronomy Place website, Skygazer Planetarium Software, eBook CDROM and Astronomy media workbook (3rd Edition)
The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Third Edition Media Update features a new an effective learning program that uses chapter openers, headers, callouts in the text, and highly-visual chapter ... > read more -
Cosmic Perspective Media Update with MasteringAstronomy(TM) and Voyager SkyGazer Planetarium Software, The (4th Edition) (MasteringAstronomy Series)
KEY MESSAGE: Building on a long tradition of strong pedagogy and streamlined presentation,The Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition Media Update now includes an enhanced media package that features the ... > read more -
Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe (Great Discoveries) (Great Discoveries)
A forgotten heroine of science and how she solved one of the crucial mysteries of the universe. "A short, excellent account of [Leavitt's] extraordinary life and achievements."—Simon Singh, New ... > read more -
Seeing in the Dark : How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe
In Seeing in the Dark, a poetic love letter to science and to the skies, Timothy Ferris invites us all to become stargazers. He recounts his own experiences as an enthralled lifelong amateur ... > read more -
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Series in Educational Innovation)
KEY MESSAGE: Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement ... > read more -
Essential Cosmic Perspective with MasteringAstronomy(TM) and Voyager SkyGazer Planetarium Software, The (4th Edition) (MasteringAstronomy Series)
KEY MESSAGE: The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include more quantitative coverage, an enhanced illustration and photo program, and an unparalleled new ... > read more -
Galactic Dynamics (Princeton Series in Astrophysics)
Two of the world's leading astrophysicists, James Binney and Scott Tremaine, here present a comprehensive review of the theory of galactic dynamics at a level suitable for both graduate students and ... > read more -
Alpha and Omega: The Search for the Beginning and End of the Universe
Today we are on the verge of discoveries that should soon reveal the deepest secrets of the universe. In Alpha & Omega, Charles Seife takes us to the front lines of the cosmological revolution to ... > read more -
Modern Cosmology
Modern Cosmology begins with an introduction to the smooth, homogeneous universe described by a Friedman-Robertson-Walker metric, including careful treatments of dark energy, big bang ... > read more -
The Science of Star Wars: An Astrophysicist's Independent Examination of Space Travel, Aliens, Planets, and Robots as Portrayed in the Star Wars Films and Books
Jeanne Cavelos says, "Star Wars fueled my interest in space exploration and the possibility of alien life," leading her to a career in astrophysics. While these movies have inspired her, she admits ... > read more
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