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ASTRONOMERS UNIVERSE: CLASSIFYING THE COSMOS

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Mathematics & Science

Astronomy

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<P>Since the invention of the telescope 400 years ago, astronomers have rapidly discovered countless celestial objects. But how does one make sense of it all? The author, an astronomer and former NASA Chief Historian, brings order to this menagerie by defining 82 classes of astronomical objects, which he places in a beginner-friendly system known as <Q>Astronomy's Three Kingdoms.</Q> Rather than concentrating on technicalities, this system focuses on the history of each object, the nature of its discovery, and our current knowledge about it. The ensuing book can therefore be read on at least two levels. On one level, it is an illustrated guide to various types of astronomical wonders. On another level, it is considerably more: the first comprehensive classification system to cover all celestial objects in a consistent manner. Accompanying each spread are spectacular historical and modern images. The result is a pedagogical tour-de-force, whereby readers can easily master astronomy's three realms of planets, stars, and galaxies. The book offers detailed information about the history, discovery, and current knowledge of many astronomical objects, and serves as a an educational tool by making sense of the menagerie of astronomical objects that have been discovered in the last 400 years and teaching readers how they relate to one another. For the first time, the 82 classes of astronomical objects are delineated in this unique comprehensive classification system in astronomy.</P>

Classifying the Cosmos: How We Can Make Sense of the Celestial Landscape

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Classifying the Cosmos

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Dedication.
Other Frontmatter.
Acknowledgments.
Contents.
Introduction to Astronomy&#x2019;s Three Kingdoms.
Abbreviations.
1: The Kingdom of the Planets.
2: The Protoplanetary Family.
3: The Planet Family.
4: The Circumplanetary Family.
5: The Subplanetary Family.
6: The Interplanetary Medium Family.
7: The Planetary Systems Family.
8: The Kingdom of the Stars.
9: The Protostellar Family.
10: The Star Family.
11: The Circumstellar Family.
12: The Substellar Family.
13: The Interstellar Medium Family.
14: The Stellar Systems Family.
15: The Kingdom of the Galaxies.
16: The Protogalactic Family.
17: The Galaxy Family.
18: The Circumgalactic Family.
19: The Subgalactic Family.
20: The Intergalactic Medium Family.
21: The Galactic Systems Family.
About the Author.
Index.

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Classifying the Cosmos: How We Can Make Sense of the Celestial Landscape