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This edition contains information about astronomical discoveries and theories. Explanations, photographs and commentary make this work a useful introduction to astronomy. Pedagogical features, the images from the Hubble Space Telescope and new software create a package aimed at students and instructors alike.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are seven parts to this book covering from our own sun to the Milky Way and Stellar Evolution. Some of the images are stunning, and this book is chock full of photos and artist's impressions of other worlds. There is a comprehensive glossary and appendices full of stats and good information such as the Greek alphabet, lists of the brightest stars in our skys and satellites of our neighbouring planets. Each chapter ends with a list of key words, common misconceptions about the subject, questions, and some points to look for on the web site. The web site has updates to the chapters and loads of links to other interesting sites. I am still reading this great book, and using it as a home study course, but really enjoying it. A must for anyone interested in astronomy, good for both casual night gazers and serious students.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Wonderful Experience
13 Jan 2002
Format:Paperback
I used this book for an astronomy course I took, and it helped me wonderfully in developing a foundation on the subject. This book covers just about everything in astronomy, and the updated edition fills the reader with the excitement of how rapidly astronomy is advancing. A wonderful book as a study aid and as a reference.
9 of 13 people found the following review helpful
The Universe As Only Jay (and God) could see it!
28 Mar 2002
Format:Paperback
I first heard of Professor Jay M. Pasachoff when I decided a few years ago to write a book, then develop it into an original fictional film project about the 27th Century. My first stop in my endeavor was to go to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center to find out what unlimited funds and seven hundred years could buy me in ship design. Then, I wanted to know what I would find once I got there so that I could write a great story that would be considered contemporary fiction in the 27th Century. I searched all of the space and science magazines. Nothing. Then I went to the library. Very little. Then, I went to the Internet. A little more. Then I went to the bookstore. Then I opened a book edited by Professor Pasachoff, called "Stars And Planets." There is absolutely no better roadmap to the stars in the known Universe - and I have looked everywhere for the best.
Then, only recently, I became aware that Professor Pasachoff actually has a "textbook" out called "Astronomy: From The Earth To The Universe."
I became intrigued and based on a very good recommendation, I decided to buy it...
Two days after I opened this hidden treasure for the first time, I am finally able to put it down long enough to tell everyone about it.
There are now two books that I totally recommend to everyone who is interested in seeing reality through the eyes of God as best as humans can perceive that reality. One is the Bible, and the other is this very book by Professor Pasachoff. I have learned more about the Universe from this book than I have through three decades of "Star Trek." No collection of books or videos can match this organized presentation, a single-source "greatest hits" assembly of the thoughts of our best scientists and pictures from our best instruments (including many from the Hubble Space Telescope).
This is a well-illustrated, brilliantly presented book that has almost a thousand pages, all friendly to the novice amateur astronomer (or movie producer).
The only pitfall is that it removes the need to build advanced, expensive spaceships to actually explore the wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy. Why bother, when all humanity really needs to do is read this book?
astronomy from the earth to the universe book
7 Oct 2008
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This book is very useful and clear. If does cover a large area of astronomy and it is definitely a good reference book. I recommend it. It is a bit costly if I did not make a deal over the net.So, shop around. I got it for $50!
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