Astronomy 101: From the Sun and Moon to Wormholes and Warp Drive, Key Theories, Discoveries, and Facts about the Universe

By Carolyn Collins Petersen

Book Overview

Explore the curiosities of our galaxy with this comprehensive, digestible guide to astronomy

Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of outer space with tedious discourse that even Galileo would oppose. Astronomy 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead, gives you a lesson in astronomy that keeps you engaged as you discover what's hidden beyond our starry sky.

From the Big Bang and nebulae to the Milky Way and Sir Isaac Newton, this celestial primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining astronomy facts, charts, and photographs you won't be able to get anywhere else.

So whether you're looking to unravel the mystery behind black holes, or just want to learn more about your favorite planets, Astronomy 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440563594
• ISBN13: 9781440563591
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 7.2"