How the World Works: Astronomy: From plotting the stars to pulsars and black hol

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE How the World Works: Astronomy by Anne Rooney Astronomy, as nothing else can do, teaches men humility. -Arthur C. Clarke, The Challenge of the SpaceshipAstronomy traces one of humanitys oldest obsessions. This accessible, fascinating account of discoveries from the times of Palaeolithic star-gazers to current space missions shows how we have come to know so much about the universe. At the same time, unfolding knowledge has opened new horizons to explore. Our understanding of the boundless cosmos has only just begun.Topics include: • Cosmology, from ancient times to the Big Bang • Our place in the solar system • Astrolabes, telescopes, and radio astronomy • Mapping the stars • Space missions and probes • Comets, asteroids, supernovae, and black holes • The unknown, from empty space to dark energyBeautifully illustrated throughout FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Anne Rooney gained a degree and then a PhD in medieval literature from Trinity College, Cambridge. After a period of teaching medieval English and French literature at the universities of Cambridge and York, she left to pursue a career as a freelance writer. She has written many books for adults and children on a variety of subjects, including literature and history. She lives in Cambridge. She has written many books on science and technology, and was long-listed for the prestigious Aventis Science Prize in 2004. Details ISBN1784286613 Author Anne Rooney Pages 208 Publisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd ISBN-10 1784286613 ISBN-13 9781784286613 Format Paperback Media Book Year 2017 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 520 Series How the World Works Subtitle From plotting the stars to pulsars and black holes Illustrations Paperback Publication Date 2017-06-15 UK Release Date 2017-06-15 AU Release Date 2017-06-15 NZ Release Date 2017-06-15 Audience General Imprint Arcturus We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:102500209;

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