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" The handy astronomy answer book / "
Charles Liu.
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BL
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1046956
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b801326
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| Main Entry
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Liu, Charles,1968 April 5-
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The handy astronomy answer book /\ Charles Liu.
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| Publication Statement
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Canton, MI :: Visible Ink Press,, ©2008.
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| Series Statement
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Handy ... answer book
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1 online resource (xi, 332 pages) :: color illustrations.
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1578592348
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: 9781578592340
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1578591937
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9781578591930
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Front Cover; About the Author; Also From Visible Ink Press; Copyright; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ASTRONOMY FUNDAMENTALS; THE UNIVERSE; GALAXIES; STARS; THE SOLAR SYSTEM; EARTH AND THE MOON; SPACE PROGRAMS; ASTRONOMY TODAY; EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM; LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE; INDEX; Back Cover.
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| Abstract
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From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies--including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration--this resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 800 questions, such as Is the universe infinite? What wou.
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Astronomy, Miscellanea.
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Astronomy.
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SCIENCE-- Astronomy.
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520
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QB52.L58 2008eb
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