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Classifying the Cosmos

Since the invention of the telescope 400 years ago, astronomers have discovered countless spectacular celestial objects. But how does one make sense of it all?

Astronomer and retired NASA Chief Historian Steven J. Dick brings... Viac o knihe

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Since the invention of the telescope 400 years ago, astronomers have discovered countless spectacular celestial objects. But how does one make sense of it all?

Astronomer and retired NASA Chief Historian Steven J. Dick brings order to this menagerie by defining 82 classes of astronomical objects, which he places in a beginner-friendly system known as "Astronomy's Three Kingdoms." This book can thus be read on at least two levels. On one level, it is an illustrated guide to various classes of astronomical objects. On another level, it is considerably more: the first comprehensive classification system to cover all celestial objects in a consistent manner across astronomy's three realms of planets, stars, and galaxies.

Rather than concentrating on technicalities, this book focuses on the history of each object, the nature of its discovery, and our current knowledge about it. Accompanying each spread are spectacular historical and modern images. The result is a pedagogical tour-de-force, whereby readers can easily see how all of these astronomical objects relate to one another historically and scientifically.