Research Guides: Astronomy: Books

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13.8: The Quest to Find the True Age of the Universe and the Theory of Everything by John Gribbin
Publication date: 2016
A celebrated astronomer makes a powerful case for the harmony between two of physics’ most important and seemingly contradictory theories: theory of relativity and quantum theory.
Alien Skies: Planetary Atmospheres from Earth to Exoplanets by Fédéric J. Pont
Publication date: 2014
Based on cutting-edge research, it uses a grand tour of the atmospheres of other planets to shine a new light on our own atmosphere, and its relation with life.
Calculating the Cosmos: How Mathematics Unveils the Universe by Ian Stewart
Publication date: 2016
A mathematical quest through the intricate realms of astronomy and cosmology written in an exciting and engaging style.
Rare Astronomical Sights and Sounds by Jonathan Powell
Publication date: 2018
This book covers everything that one must know to see, hear, and appreciate the astronomical events happening around us.

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Print Books

A Student's Guide to the Mathematics of Astronomy by Daniel Fleisch; Julia Kregenow
Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: QB51.3.M38 F54 2013
Using a plain-language approach, the authors address topics that students find most troublesome, on subjects ranging from stars and light to gravity and black holes. Ideal for non-science majors taking introductory astronomy courses.
The Handy Astronomy Answer Book by Charles Liu
Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: QB52 .L58 2014
Journey through the history, science and the latest findings in astronomy. Learn about the cosmos and its contents, and of humanity's efforts throughout history to unlock its secrets and solve its mysteries.
How to Read the Solar System by Paul Abel
Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: QB501.2 .N67 2015
The authors provide a guided tour of our solar system and explain its many wonders. They look at all the major players, including our more familiar cosmic neighbors, as well as the occasional visitors to our planet in addition to distant stars and what might lie beyond our Solar System.
Revealing the Heart of the Galaxy by Robert H. Sanders
ISBN: 9781107039186

Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: QB843.B55 S26 2014
Written in an informal and engaging style, this volume traces the discoveries that led to our understanding of the size and structure of the Milky Way, and the conclusive evidence for a massive black hole at its center.

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