A question and answer guide to astronomy

Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What makes stars shine? Where does Earth's water come from? Why is the night sky dark? Was there ever life on Mars? How do telescopes work? This engaging guide book answers all these questions and h...

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Main Authors: Christian, Carol, Roy, Jean-René (Author)
Other Authors: Bely, Pierre-Yves
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2017
Edition:Second edition
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Collection: Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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