Stars, Galaxies and the Milky Way
Title | Stars, Galaxies and the Milky Way PDF eBook |
Author | Clive Gifford |
Publisher | Hodder Children's Books |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2016-06-23 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780750292276 |
Discover the sparkling world of stars, from their beautiful births to their dramatic deaths. Learn about our very own star, the Sun, as well as best-friend binary star pairs and dense neutron stars. Gaze at gorgeous galaxies and marvel at the Milky Way. Find out the answers to questions such as: * What's inside the Sun? * Where are the Pillars of Creation? * Why do stars twinkle? * How fast does a pulsar spin? * Which galaxy is a cannibal? * How long would it take to travel across the Milky Way? Perfect for the new curriculum, this fascinating title is packed full of astounding information and number-based jaw-dropping facts and figures to inspire future astronauts and space scientists.
The Milky Way and Beyond
Title | The Milky Way and Beyond PDF eBook |
Author | Erik Gregersen Associate Editor, Astronomy and Space Exploration |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 219 |
Release | 2009-12-20 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1615300244 |
Provides information on the properties and behavior of the spiral galaxy known as the Milky Way; discusses the origin and evolution of stars, nebulae, and other galaxies; and offers an historical survey of the study of galaxies.
What Do We Know About Stars and Galaxies?
Title | What Do We Know About Stars and Galaxies? PDF eBook |
Author | John Farndon |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 117 |
Release | 2015-12-21 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1410985040 |
This book explains how the Universe is made up, from stars and their systems to galaxies and globular clusters.
Galaxies in the Universe
Title | Galaxies in the Universe PDF eBook |
Author | Linda S. Sparke |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 394 |
Release | 2000-08-21 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9780521597401 |
This textbook provides a comprehensive and lucid modern introduction to galaxies for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and physics. Basic astrophysics, multiwavelength observations and theoretical concepts are carefully combined to develop an integrated understanding. All the necessary background astronomy is included and mathematics has been kept to the minimum required to enable the student to quickly grasp the essence of a calculation, or the basis for a method. The clear and friendly style of the text, thorough coverage of fundamentals, extensive use of up-to-date observations, and helpful problems make this an ideal introduction to galaxies and thorough preparation for more advanced texts and the research literature.
The Milky Way
Title | The Milky Way PDF eBook |
Author | Bart Jan Bok |
Publisher | |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 1941 |
Genre | Milky Way |
ISBN |
An introduction to the Milky Way galaxy.
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies
Title | The Milky Way and Other Galaxies PDF eBook |
Author | Megan Kopp |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 18 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1429660023 |
"Describes the Milky Way and other galaxies, incuding what they're made of, shapes, and clusters"--
Planets, Stars, and Galaxies
Title | Planets, Stars, and Galaxies PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1426301707 |
The latest discoveries about our universe to keep readers updated on the latest developments in space.