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100 1 _aBely, Pierre-Yves.
240 1 0 _a250 réponses à ros questions sur l'astronomie.
_lEnglish.
245 1 2 _aA question and answer guide to astronomy /
_cPierre-Yves Bely, Carol Christian, Jean-René Roy.
260 _aCambridge, UK ;
_aNew York :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2010.
300 _axiii, 280 p. :
_bcol. ill., maps ;
_c25 cm.
500 _a"First published 2008 as 250 réponses à ros questions sur l'astronomie by La Compagnie des Éditions de la Lesse"--T.p. verso.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 8 _aMachine generated contents note: Stars; The Solar System; The Earth; The Moon; Celestial phenomena; The Universe; Life in the Universe; History of astronomy; Telescopes; Amateur astronomy; Bibliography; References; Index.
520 _a"Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What are sunspots? What is a shooting star? Was there ever life on Mars? This book answers the fascinating questions that we have been asking ourselves for hundreds of years. Using non-technical language, the authors summarize current astronomical knowledge, taking care to include the important underlying scientific principles. Plentiful color illustrations, graphs and photographs lend further weight to their simple yet meticulously written explanations. An extensive bibliography allows you to pursue or recap on the subjects that rouse your particular interest. Dip in to discover and learn fascinating facts about our Solar System and the Universe beyond!"--Provided by publisher.
650 0 _aAstronomy
_vMiscellanea.
700 1 _aChristian, Carol,
_d1950-
700 1 _aRoy, Jean-René.
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