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Constellation Myths
The constellations we regognize today were the first mapped by the ancient Greeks, who arranges the stars into patterns for that purpose. In the third century BC Erastothenes compiled a handbook of astral mythology in which the constellations were…
Cosmic evolution
We are connected to distant space and time not only by our imaginations but also through a common cosmic heritage. Emerging now from modern science is a unified scenario of the cosmos, including ourselves as sentient beings, based on the time-honored…
Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe
Designed for those with little or no scientific background, Astronomy 2/e has been streamlined throughout with a more open, user-friendly design. In addition, a free electronic multimedia version of the book is included with each copy. Updated…
Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe
Designed for those with little or no scientific background, Astronomy 2/e has been streamlined throughout with a more open, user-friendly design. In addition, a free electronic multimedia version of the book is included with each copy. Updated…
Astronomy Today
With Astronomy Today, Eighth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy, delivering current and thorough science with insightful pedagogy. The text emphasizes critical thinking and…
The big bang never happened
The big bang theory of cosmology - the idea that the universe originated in a single cataclysmic explosion between ten and twenty billion years ago - has become the foundation stone not only of modern astronomy, but also of all current theories of…
Elementen in 30 seconden
Met Elementen in 30 seconden beschikt u over de scheikundige basiskennis van de vijftig belangrijkste elementen. Aan elk element zijn twee bladzijden gewijd, met telkens een heldere beschrijving, een samenvatting van de kerngegevens en een…
First Principles of Cosmology
A concise, exciting introduction to cosmology with an emphasis on the basic principles. It is unique from the standpoint of clarity and simplicity of explanations using the application of mechanics, thermodynamics and particle physics to questions on…
Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics
This textbook introduction to the basic elements of fundamental astronomy and astrophysics serves as a foundation for understanding the structure, evolution, and observed properties of stars. The first half of the book explains how stellar motions,…