Questions at the scale of the universe
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Questions at the scale of the universe
From what stars are made of to how black holes work and whether life exists elsewhere, *Understanding Astronomy* introduces astronomy through questions that scientists investigate. The book covers discoveries astronomers have made, how they arrived at them, and problems that remain unresolved. That mix gives the subject two entry points: what current understanding can explain and what still calls for investigation. It is an introductory overview centered on the questions, discoveries, and open puzzles of astronomy.
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Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe? These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer.
Find out what they've discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems astronomers are still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.
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