Universe down to earth
1994; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 32; Issue: 02 Linguagem: Inglês
10.5860/choice.32-0918
ISSN1943-5975
Autores Tópico(s)History and Developments in Astronomy
ResumoPrefaceAcknowledgementsList of FiguresPart I: Methods of Science1. A Sentimental Journey to the Googolplex: A romp through numbers big and small2. The Structure of Science: Behind the scenes of the scientific process3. Measure for Pleasure: Measurement is the lifeblood of all science4. The Confused Person's Guide to Astronomical Jargon: Names and words that do not always mean what they sayPart II: Some Unifying Ideas in the Physical Universe5. Center of Mass: You will never leave home without it6. Energy: Where it comes from and where it goes7. The Electromagnetic Spectrum: The world of light8. Shapes of Radiation: Why blue-hot is hotter than red-hot9. The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram: The most unifying concept in all astronomy10. Highlights from the Periodic Table of the Elements: Some of your best friends are composed of elementsPart III: Astronomy Is Looking Up11. Menagerie: A cynic's guide to the constellations12. Horrorscope: An astronomer's rebuttal13. Celestial Windings: Making sense of heavenly motionsSuggested ReadingIndex
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