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BL
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977602
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b731972
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| Title & Author
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Astronomical observations : : astronomy and the study of deep space /\ edited by Erik Gregersen.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed.
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| Publication Statement
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New York, NY :: Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Education Services,, 2010.
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| Series Statement
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An explorer's guide to the universe
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1 online resource (214 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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1615300546
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: 9781615300549
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9781615300259
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1: AN OVERVIEW; CHAPTER 2: ASTRONOMICAL TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS; CHAPTER 3: ASTRONOMICAL OBJECTS AND THEIR MOTIONS; CHAPTER 4: OBSERVATORIES AND TELESCOPES; CHAPTER 5: ASTRONOMERS THROUGH THE AGES; CHAPTER 6: THE IMPACT OF ASTRONOMY; APPENDIX A: BEYOND TELESCOPES: OTHER ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTATION; APPENDIX B: NOTABLE OBSERVATORIES AND TELESCOPES; APPENDIX C: CONSTELLATIONS; APPENDIX D: SELECT GROUND- BASED OPTICAL TELESCOPES; APPENDIX E: SELECT RADIO TELESCOPES; GLOSSARY; FOR FURTHER READING; INDEX; BACK COVER.
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| Abstract
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Our Search for knowledge about the universe has been remarkable, heartbreaking, fantastical, and inspiring, and this search is just beginning. Astronomical Observations is part of a 7 book series that takes readers through a virtual time warp of our discovery. From the nascent space programs of the 1960's to today's space tourism and the promise of distant planet colonization, readers will be transfixed. Throughout this journey of the mind, Earth-bound explorers gain keen insight into the celestial phenomena that have fascinated humans for centuries. Thrilling narratives about indefatigable sc.
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Astronomical instruments, Popular works.
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Astronomy, Observations, Popular works.
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Astronomy, Popular works.
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Astronomical instruments.
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Astronomical instruments.
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Astronomy.
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Astronomy.
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SCIENCE-- Astronomy.
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| Dewey Classification
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520
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QB44.3.A88 2010eb
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| Added Entry
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Gregersen, Erik.
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