Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy

by Alex Filippenko

The Great Courses: Science and Mathematics (1810), The Great Courses (1810)

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Ninety-six lectures, divided into ten sections, are designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Updated edition integrates discoveries reported in the 2003 course and includes recent findings (through mid-2006).

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Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy

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520Natural sciences & mathematicsAstronomyAstronomy
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QB43.3ScienceAstronomyAstronomyGeneral

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