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Astronomy

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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial bodies (such as stars, planets, comets, meteors, galaxies...) and phenomena that occur outside the atmosphere (such as the cosmic microwave background radiation). It studies the evolution of celestial bodies, physical and chemical properties, and the movement of bodies, as well as the formation and evolution of the universe. Astronomy is one of the ancient sciences. Early astronomers made systematic observations of the evening sky, and discovered astronomical artifacts during very early periods. However, it was necessary to invent the telescope before astronomy developed into a modern science. Astronomy has included various disciplines throughout history such as astrometry, astronautics, relative astronomy, calendering, and astrology, but professional astronomy is synonymous with astrophysics.
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Cover of Planet Mercury: From Pale Pink Dot to Dynamic World by David Rothery

Planet Mercury: From Pale Pink Dot to Dynamic World

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David Rothery

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Cover of Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective by Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective

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Carl Sagan

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Cover of A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes by Carl Sagan

A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes

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Carl Sagan

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Cover of Through The Telescope (Illustrated) by James Baikie

Through The Telescope (Illustrated)

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James Baikie

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Cover of The Rough Guide to the Universe by John Scalzi

The Rough Guide to the Universe

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John Scalzi

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Cover of Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space by Carl Sagan

Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space

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Carl Sagan

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Cover of Moons: A Very Short Introduction by David Rothery

Moons: A Very Short Introduction

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David Rothery

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Cover of Hole in the Sky : Man's Threat to the Ozone Layer by John Gribbin

Hole in the Sky : Man's Threat to the Ozone Layer

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John Gribbin

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Cover of White Holes: Cosmic Gushers in the Universe by John Gribbin

White Holes: Cosmic Gushers in the Universe

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John Gribbin

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Cover of Deep Simplicity: Chaos, Complexity and the Emergence of Life by John Gribbin

Deep Simplicity: Chaos, Complexity and the Emergence of Life

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John Gribbin

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Cover of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Cover of In Search of the Multiverse: Parallel Worlds, Hidden Dimensions, and the Ultimate Quest for the Frontiers of Reality by John Gribbin

In Search of the Multiverse: Parallel Worlds, Hidden Dimensions, and the Ultimate Quest for the Frontiers of Reality

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John Gribbin

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Cover of Atmospheric Evolution on Inhabited and Lifeless Worlds by David Catling

Atmospheric Evolution on Inhabited and Lifeless Worlds

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David Catling

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Cover of Surviving Armageddon by Bill Maguire

Surviving Armageddon

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Bill Maguire

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Cover of Planet Earth: A Beginner's Guide by John Gribbin

Planet Earth: A Beginner's Guide

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John Gribbin

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Cover of Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Cover of Just Visiting This Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Just Visiting This Planet

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Cover of Asteroid: Earth Destroyer or New Frontier by Patricia Barnes Svarney

Asteroid: Earth Destroyer or New Frontier

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Patricia Barnes Svarney

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Cover of The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Cover of Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

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