Mirror Earth
Mirror Earth

Author: Michael D. Lemonick

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2012-10-16

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0802779026

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In the mid-1990s, astronomers made history when they began to find planets orbiting stars in the Milky Way. More than eight hundred planets have been found since then, yet none of them is anything like Earth and none could support life. Now, armed with more powerful technology, planet hunters are racing to find a true twin of Earth. Science writer Michael Lemonick has unique access to these exoplaneteers, as they call themselves, and Mirror Earth unveils their passionate quest. Unlike competitors in other races, Geoff Marcy, Bill Borucki, David Charbonneau, Sara Seager, and others actually consult and cooperate with one another. But only one will be the first to find Earth's twin. Mirror Earth tells the story of their competition.

Astronomy 101
Astronomy 101

Author: Carolyn Collins Petersen

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-06-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1440563608

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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.

Teaching Astronomy in Schools
Teaching Astronomy in Schools

Author: Ernest Agar Beet

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-02-04

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1316509796

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Originally published in 1962, this book was designed as a classroom guide to teach school students the fundamental principals of astronomy. Chapters are readily understandable with clear subject headings such as 'In the open air', 'The school telescope' and 'Teaching aids'. Diagrams, a bibliography and an index are included for reference.

Science
Science

Author: John Michels (Journalist)

Publisher:

Published: 1881

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13:

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Vols. for 1911-13 contain the Proceedings of the Helminothological Society of Washington, ISSN 0018-0120, 1st-15th meeting.