Introduction to stars and planets : an activities-based exploration /
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) :
IOP Publishing,
[2020]
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| Series: | IOP (Series). Release 21.
AAS-IOP astronomy. 2021 collection. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Abstract: | How do astronomers know what they know about the stars and planets? That is the question behind today's rapid pace of cosmic discovery, for every new finding rests upon a centuries-long foundation of astronomical practice. Introduction to Stars and Planets: An activities-based exploration reveals the methods by which Earthbound observers have deduced the physical attributes of celestial bodies, whether situated within our solar neighborhood or at the far ends of the Galaxy. The book's 28 mildly mathematical activities invite readers to carry out the essential work of the astronomer by utilizing real observational data sets and high-quality celestial photographs to establish the innate properties of a range of cosmic systems. Taken in sequence, these activities illustrate the epic advancement of stellar and planetary astronomy over the past century, up to the present day. |
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| Item Description: | "Version: 20201201"--Title page verso. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (various pagings) : illustrations (some color). Also available in printing. |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader. |
| Audience: | College-level introductory courses in astronomy, both classroom and online. Also first-year course in an astronomy/astrophysics major curriculum. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780750336918 9780750336901 |
| ISSN: | 2514-3433 |