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A thorough introduction to modern ideas on cosmology and on the physical basis of the general theory of relativity, An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology explores various theories and ideas in …

This book tells the story of the Mt Stromlo Observatory in Canberra which began with W.G. Duffield”s idealism and vision in 1905. The Observatory began life as a government department, later becomin …

An invaluable, user-friendly guide to discovering and navigating the night sky as it changes. The Night Sky Month by Month offers beginners to stargazing and amateur astronomers an insight into the p …

It is only several decades since galaxies were recognized as huge aggregations of matter in the universe which consist of myriads of stars and vast clouds of gas. The wide variety of shapes of …

Dust is widespread in the galaxy. To astronomers studying stars it may be just an irritating fog, but it is becoming widely recognized that cosmic dust plays an active role in astrochemistry. Without …

This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik”s launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions t …

As David Ovason shows, eclipse have always marked turning points in history and in the lives of individuals: the foundation of Rome, the crucifixion, the saving of the live of Christopher Columbus, …

Modern cosmology has changed significantly over the years, from the discovery to the precision measurement era. The data now available provide a wealth of information, mostly consistent with a model …

The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky. Authoritative text, crystal-clear charts, and a systematic approach make the DK Handbook of Star and Planets the perfect beginner”s gu …

Pulsars, generally accepted to be rotating neutron stars, are dense, neutron-packed remnants of massive stars that blew apart in supernova explosions. They are typically about 10 kilometers across …