https://bib.cozmix.cloud/files/original/1261ce7fb77ab9a6835f7973ed785928.jpg acffe185b42697a73da2ce416bd8b654 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Algemene sterrenkunde Boek Een boek. ISBN International Standard Book Number 30716411 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALG0390 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jay M. Pasachoff Title A name given to the resource Contemporary Astronomy (Saunders golden sunburst series) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Saunders College Pub Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June, 1985 Description An account of the resource this text is still one of the best (if not the best) astronomy texts of its kind. It is not only very easy to read, it is exciting too. The text treats the theory of light basically but very thoroughly. The author presents the relativistic aspects of light as it bears on astronomy in a clear and understandable manner. Pasachoff deals with stellar nuclear fusion and stellar evolution with unparalled clarity. He has an "illuminating" chapter on black holes. The text is somewhat lacking on cosmology, but, perhaps, that is best because of the many recent advances in that area. The last half of the book treats the solar system very adequately. The book is complemented with many helpful tables and figures. I would recommend Pasachoff's text for any serious reader who wants a first exposure to astronomy or who wants a thorough refresher on this wonderful subject. If you are thinking of waiting for the next edition, don't; get this edition and enjoy it now and by the time the next edition comes out you will have already gone a long way to mastering this subject. Language A language of the resource nothing Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paperback