Ian Morison (University of Manchester)

Gebundenes Buch

A Journey Through the Universe

Gresham Lectures on Astronomy

Beschreibung

"Providing an in-depth understanding both for general readers and astronomy enthusiasts, this highly comprehensive book provides an up-to-date survey of our knowledge of the Universe beyond Earth. The book explores our Solar System, its planets and otherbodies; examines the Sun and how it and other stars evolve through their lifetimes"--

Autor

Ian Morison spent his professional career as a radio astronomer at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, and he has had an asteroid named in his honour in recognition for his work. In 2007 he was appointed Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, the oldest chair of astronomy in the world. He writes a monthly online sky guide and audio podcast for the Jodrell Bank Observatory and is the author of numerous articles for the astronomical press and of a university astronomy textbook. His most recent book is An Amateur's Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens (Cambridge University Press, 2014).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 365
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. November 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 251mm x 180mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 880g
• ISBN-13: 9781107073463
• ISBN-10: 1107073464
• Artikelnr.: 41150487