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Astronomy

A Beginner's Guide

William H. Waller

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English
Oneworld Publications
29 November 2022
Beginning with our earliest explorations of the night sky, William Waller takes us on an enthralling journey through the Milky Way and far, far beyond. He combines science and history to show how our understanding of everything from black holes to the structure of the universe has evolved over time, illuminating past discoveries and offering contemporary insights into the cosmic histories of stars, planets and galaxies. Whether object of study or curiosity, the universe – and all it contains – is tantalisingly introduced here.

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Imprint:   Oneworld Publications
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 16mm
ISBN:   9780861544004
ISBN 10:   0861544005
Series:   Beginner's Guides
Pages:   272
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

William H. Waller worked as a scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and a research professor at Tufts University before becoming a high-school science teacher. He is the co-author, with Paul Hodge, of Galaxies and the Cosmic Frontier and author of The Milky Way: An Insider's Guide. He lives in Rockport, Massachusetts.

Reviews for Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide

'The most informative and approachable introduction to astronomy of recent years. Bill Waller is a congenial guide on this grand tour to the farthest reaches of the universe.' -- Alan Hirshfeld, Professor of Physics, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and author of Starlight Detectives


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