Astronomy! by James B Kaler
Designed for the beginner in astronomy, this book ties together various aspects of the subject to create a cohesive, understandable and comprehensive overview of everything from classical subjects to modern astrophysical concepts to the structure and origin of the Universe.Dr. James B. Kaler is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research area, in which he has published over 100 papers, involves dying stars. He has held Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowships, has been awarded medals for his work from the University of Liege and the University of Mexico, has written for a variety of magazines, was a consultant for Time-Life Books on their Voyage Through the Universe series, and appears frequently on Illinois television and radio. His books include Stars and their Spectra (Cambridge University Press), Stars (Scientific American Library), Astronomy! (HarperCollins), The Ever-Changing Sky (Cambridge), Astronomy! A Brief Edition (Addison-Wesley), and Cosmic Clouds (Scientific American Library). He has also developed, with Sarah Kennedy, the scientific kit Elements of the Universe. He is a past president of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780065000047 |
| ISBN 10 | 0065000048 |
| Title | Astronomy! |
| Author | James B Kaler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education Limited |
| Year published | 1994-03-24 |
| Number of pages | 540 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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