The aim of the State of the Universe annuals is to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader to be published every September. The book will cover all major astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals of astronomers and astrophysicists around the world. The aim is to capture the excitement and vibrancy of modern astronomical research. This section also includes web links for all major news stories, providing a bridge between the public news stories and the actual research web sites.
The invited contributions which make up the second half of the annual each year will cover a variety of topics and are written to appeal to a wide readership. These are written by leading astronomers or science writers.
| ISBN: | 9780387716749 |
| Publication date: | 6th December 2007 |
| Author: | Martin A Ratcliffe |
| Publisher: | Praxis an imprint of Springer New York |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 183 pages |
| Series: | Springer Praxis Books |
| Genres: |
Astronomy, space and time Gravity Applied physics Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Solar system: the Sun and planets Biology, life sciences |
The aim of the State of the Universe annuals is to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader to be published every September. The book will cover all major astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals of astronomers and astrophysicists around the world. The aim is to capture the excitement and vibrancy of modern astronomical research. This section also includes web links for all major news stories, providing a bridge between the public news stories and the actual research web sites.
The invited contributions which make up the second half of the annual each year will cover a variety of topics and are written to appeal to a wide readership. These are written by leading astronomers or science writers.
State of the Universe 2008 Popular Astronomy features in the following genres: Astronomy, space and time, Gravity, Applied physics, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Solar system: the Sun and planets, Biology, life sciences
State of the Universe 2008 Popular Astronomy is available in Paperback
State of the Universe 2008 Popular Astronomy was written by Martin A Ratcliffe and published by Praxis an imprint of Springer New York
State of the Universe 2008 Popular Astronomy has 183 pages
Yes it is part of Springer Praxis Books series
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