Astronomy and Space

Blackline master research book. Students are able to explore exciting concepts associated with outer space including such themes as the solar system, life on Mars, the moon, the sun, eclipses, constellations, comets, satellites and the Hubble space telescope. Web references for research are sourced, provided and regularly maintained.

Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy

This Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from black hole to white dwarf. The text includes 4000 entries from astrophysics and cosmology to galaxies and time. Major entries include: Big Bang theory, comet, eclipse, Magellanic Clouds, radio telescope, relativity, and variable stars.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, Second Edition

You're no idiot, of course. You can tell a shooting star when you see one, spot the Big Dipper, and name all the astronauts from the first moon landing. But when it comes to understanding astronomy, you feel like you're lost in space. Don't go supernova yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy tells you all you need to know about astronomy, from its fascinating beginnings to today's newsworthy discoveries.

Astronomy: A Physical Perspective

This fully revised and updated text is a comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects and phenomena. By applying some basic physical principles to a variety of situations, students will learn how to relate everyday physics to the astronomical world. Suitable for undergraduate students taking a first course in astronomy.

Astronomy Through The Ages: The Story Of The Human Attempt To Understand The Universe

From an historical perspective, this text presents an entirely non-mathematical introduction to astronomy from the first endeavours of the ancients to the current developments in research enabled by cutting edge technological advances.

Astronomy Demystified

Want to master astronomy or aerospace engineering but are intimidated by the complex formulas and equations? Tried other self-teaching guides but were turned off by the dry, complicated presentation? Problem solved! Astronomy Demystified is a totally different, very entertaining, and amazingly effective way to learn the mathematics, fundamentals, and general concepts of astronomy.