Challenges of Astronomy
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"Challenges of Astronomy" by W. Schlosser, T. Schmidt-Kaler, E.F. Milone is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
A unique collection of thirty experiments ranging from ancient astronomy to cosmology, each containing one or more challenges for the reader. The progression here is from the Earth outward through the solar system to the stellar and galactic realm. Topics include the shape of the sky; Stonehenge as a stone-age abacus; determining the size of the Earth; the distance of the moon, stars and planets; planetary mass, density, temperature and atmosphere; the speed of light; the nature of the quiet and active sun; photometry and spectroscopy; star clusters and variable stars; and fundamental properties of stars.
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"Challenges of Astronomy" by W. Schlosser, T. Schmidt-Kaler, E.F. Milone is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Equipment & Methods
Author: W. Schlosser, T. Schmidt-Kaler, E.F. Milone
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
A unique collection of thirty experiments ranging from ancient astronomy to cosmology, each containing one or more challenges for the reader. The progression here is from the Earth outward through the solar system to the stellar and galactic realm. Topics include the shape of the sky; Stonehenge as a stone-age abacus; determining the size of the Earth; the distance of the moon, stars and planets; planetary mass, density, temperature and atmosphere; the speed of light; the nature of the quiet and active sun; photometry and spectroscopy; star clusters and variable stars; and fundamental properties of stars.
| Author | W. Schlosser, T. Schmidt-Kaler, E.F. Milone |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Published | 2011-12-23 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781461287698 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 236 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Equipment & Methods |
Format: Paperback
Length: 236 pages
Language: English
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