Schaum's Outline of Astronomy Paperback - 2001 - 1st Edition

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Mass is 'an intrinsic property of an object which indicates how many protons, neutrons, and electrons it has.

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Complete coverage of material in 100-level Astronomy courses Clear explanations of all the concepts and applications Perfect for college students, high school students, and backyard enthusiasts

Use with these courses: Introduction to Astronomy Astronomy The Astronomical Universe Celestial Navigation Introduction to Astrophysics Planetary Systems Formation of Stars and Planets

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Chapters include: Physics Facts The Sky and Telescopes Terrestrial Planets Jovian Planets and Their Satellites Debris The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation Main-Sequence Stars and the Sun Stellar Evolution Stellar Remnants (White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, and Black Holes) Galaxies and Clusters Cosmology

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