The universe and our place in It
2021
eBook
Abstract: The Universe and Our Place in It takes stargazers to the ends of the documented universe in this vibrant, accessible book. Whether readers are interested in how scientists have uncovered the reasons for any number of celestial phenomena, how they have scoured the ground for meteorites, or even in how the chemical composition of a nebula is determined, this book provides precise details, and with captivating photographs to boot.
Main title:
The universe and our place in It / [edited by] Nicholas Faulkner and Erik Gregersen.
Author:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
New York : Britannica Digital Learning, 2019.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2021.
Collation:
1 online resource (46 entries) : 177 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 6 volumes : color illustrations
Contents:
The outer planets -- Stars and nebulae -- The sun and the origins of the solar system -- The inner planets -- The Milky Way and other galaxies -- Asteroids, meteors, meteorites, and comets -- Glossary -- Bibliography.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781787859142 (electronic version)9781508106937 (print)1625136382 (ebook)9781625136381 (ebook)
Dewey class:
520
LC class:
QB46
Language:
English
BRN:
501409
Electronic access:
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