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Astronomy

by Michael Zeilik

Designed to provide readers with an enriched sense of the astronomical world, this edition continues to explain how astronomers think about the cosmos and describes the full range of the astronomical universe. Retaining the structure of previous editions, it is divided into four coherent parts including: the changing conceptions of the cosmos; the planets, both past and present; the universe of stars; the galaxies and cosmic evolution. Innovations in this edition include: revised artwork, consistent symbolism, a runnning glossary of selected terms placed within the margins, the use of four-color photography/printing, the inclusion of the latest findings and theories concerning our planet, our galaxy and the universe.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?