Astronomical Observations: Astronomy and the Study of Deep Space
Description
The night sky is positively teeming with wonders, from star clusters and nebulae to quasars. Astronomy is the means by which these and other similar phenomena are discovered and observed. This stellar resource traces the path of modern astronomy, from initial efforts to map the heavens to today’s use of high-tech telescopic devices that help people delve deeper into celestial discovery.
Keywords
Physical & Earth SciencesAstronomyIntroductory AstronomyEnglish & College SuccessEnglishJuvenile Non-Fiction
2009Book
Author(s)Britannica Educational Publishing
PublisherEncyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
ISBN9781615300549
Languageenglish
