The universe explained : a cosmic Q&A /

The Universe Explained gives scientific answers to 185 of the most popular questions about astronomy in a lightly humorous question-and-answer format. The Universe Explained answers questions about space travel, telescopes, the solar system, comets, asteroids and meteors, stars, black holes, the Mil...

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Main Authors: Couper, Heather (Author), Henbest, Nigel (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, [2018]
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Summary:The Universe Explained gives scientific answers to 185 of the most popular questions about astronomy in a lightly humorous question-and-answer format. The Universe Explained answers questions about space travel, telescopes, the solar system, comets, asteroids and meteors, stars, black holes, the Milky Way and other galaxies, the Big Bang and space and time. As well, the possibility of life beyond our planet is explored with up-to-date space discoveries, as well as debunking persistent myths and legends.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:288 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9780228100829
0228100828