A Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy

Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What makes stars shine? Where does Earth's water come from? Why is the night sky dark? Was there ever life on Mars? How do telescopes work? This engaging guide book answers all these questions and hundreds more, making it a practical reference for anyone who has ever wondered what is out in the cosmos, where it all comes from, and how it all works. Richly illustrated in color throughout, it gives simple yet rigorous explanations in non-technical language, summarizing current astronomical knowledge, without overlooking the important underlying scientific principles. This second edition includes substantial new material throughout, including the latest findings from the New Horizons, Rosetta, and Dawn space missions, and images from professional telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array.

ISBN:	9781316615263
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Published date:	23 Mar 2017
DEWEY:	520
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	xiv, 344
Weight:	722g
Height:	177mm
Width:	565mm
Spine width:	18mm

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