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Introduction to astronomy

Chapter I: Introduction: the dawn of astronomy -- Chapter II: The earth -- Chapter III: Tools and methods -- Chapter IV: The sun -- Chapter V: The moon -- Chapter VI: Eclipses and tides -- Chapter VII ...
Space.com

Astronomy: Everything you need to know

Astronomy was born out of humankind's ancient fascination with the star-studded sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astronomy is ...
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West Texas Astronomers featuring Introduction to Astronomy classes

MIDLAND, Texas — West Texas Astronomers will be hosting the Kalamzaoo Astronomical Society's five-part Introduction to Astronomy series at the Blakemore Planetarium. These lectures will be free with ...
Astronomy

Astronomy 101: Nebulae

Nebulae are interstellar clouds of gas and dust, initially mistaken for galaxies by early astronomers. Diffuse nebulae lack defined shapes and include reflection nebulae (reflecting starlight), ...
Nature

The Elements of Astronomy: a Non-Mathematical Textbook for Use as an Introduction to the subject in Colleges, Universities, etc, and for the General Reader

THIS book is a welcome addition to the rapidly growing mass of astronomical literature. It is, in the main, well arranged, clearly written, and adequately supplied with excellent illustrations and ...
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Introduction to Astronomy from Smith's illustrated astronomy : designed for the use of the public or common schools in the United States.

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This map of the solar system from 1849 may look a little different from what you re used to! The planets Neptune and ...
University of Wyoming

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Our program offers a welcoming, personalized educational experience that broadly prepares students for challenging careers in space sciences, nanotechnology, quantitative finance, engineering, ...
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Book reviews for three guides to the stars and constellations

Over the years, many have asked me to recommend books to help them in their study of the stars and constellations. In this column, I'll provide reviews of three books that I consulted during my ...
Rapid City Journal

Astronomy festival aims to turn eyes to the sky

The Astronomy Festival has something for everyone, featuring rocket- launching workshops, photography workshops, solar observing and planetarium shows. Hands-on activities for children are also on the ...
University of Delaware

Inaugural Open Teaching Day

The University of Delaware's Center for Teaching and Assessment of Learning (CTAL) is hosting the first Open Teaching Day, titled, "Starting Off With a Bang! Student Engagement in Introductory Courses ...
Nature

Astronomy: an Introduction

THIS book is intended for use as a text in introductory college courses in astronomy. It covers a very wide field, but the subject is so large that, in spite of the considerable size of the volume, ...