Astronomy a Popular Handbook - Softcover

Astronomy a Popular Handbook

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Astronomy a Popular Handboook' by Harold Jacoby offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the wonders of the cosmos. Designed for the general reader, this work demystifies the complex science of the heavens, providing a clear overview of the solar system, the stars, and the fundamental laws that govern the universe. Jacoby, an esteemed professor of astronomy, bridges the gap between technical scholarship and public understanding, making the study of celestial phenomena engaging and informative.The handbook covers a wide range of topics, including the movements of the planets, the nature of the sun and moon, the classification of stars, and the instruments used by astronomers to unlock the secrets of the sky. With its focus on observational techniques and the physical properties of astronomical bodies, the text serves as both a historical record of early 20th-century scientific knowledge and a timeless guide to the beauty of the night sky. 'Astronomy a Popular Handboook' remains a significant contribution to science education, inviting readers to look upward and contemplate the vastness of the universe with renewed clarity and insight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025481913

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