The Astronomy Cafe: 365 Questions and Answers from "Ask the Astronomer"

Odenwald, Sten F.

ISBN 10: 0716732785 / ISBN 13: 9780716732785

Published by W H Freeman & Co, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Astronomy Cafe: 365 Questions and Answers from "Ask the Astronomer"
• Publisher: W H Freeman & Co
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0716732785
• ISBN 13: 9780716732785
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 14 ounces

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Synopsis

Organized around such topics as the sun, the origin of the universe, the solar system, telescopes and star gazing, and strange sightings, "The Astronomy Cafe" enables readers to quickly find a question similar to their own and get an answer--without having to wade through long, technical essays. Color photos. Illustrations. Glossary.

Review

"I like Odenwald's willingness to admit defeat. Do other dimensions exist? 'We simply don't know,' he confesses.... Enlightening and entertaining." -- New Scientist

"The book is valuable...nowhere more so than in its inclusion of questions commonly asked but ignored in most introductory courses and texts." -- Choice