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Astronomy For Dummies, 5th Edition

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15H 29min
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English
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Non-Fiction

What's going on in the sky? Astronomy For Dummies takes you through the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and all the way to the outer reaches of the universe. You'll have stars in your eyes as you discover the basics of skywatching, planets, asteroids, black holes, and dark matter. Ponder the deep questions that keep humanity guessing, like, is there anybody out there? Two NASA-award-winning astronomers take you on a tour of outer space that will fascinate you—and, if you're a student, help you through your intro astronomy course.

Inside . . .

● Recent astronomical research

● All about the Big Bang

● Different types of stars

● Resources and tech tools for observing the stars and sky

● What happens when galaxies collide

© 2023 Tantor Media (Audiobook): 9798350809961

Release date

Audiobook: 5 September 2023

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