Compendium of Astronomy

Compendium of Astronomy

Denison Olmsted

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Astronomía, espacio y tiempo
ISBN:
9781022469686
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A comprehensive overview of the science of astronomy, including celestial mechanics, the solar system, stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Written for a general audience, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the mysteries of the universe, as well as a grounding in the principles of scientific inquiry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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