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Explore the curiosities of the cosmos in this engaging book!Too often, textbooks go into more detail than readers have in mind when they want to learn a little something about astronomy. This is whereAstronomy 101comes in. It takes you out to the stars and planets and galaxies and discusses some of the latest Big Astronomy discoveries while presenting the basic facts about astronomy and space. From the Big Bang and nebulae to the Milky Way and Sir Isaac Newton, this celestial primer is packed with hundreds of fascinating and entertaining astronomy charts and photographs selected to guide you through the universe.Whether youre looking to unravel the mystery behind black holes, or just want to learn more about your favorite planets, Astronomy 101 has a LOT of answers--even the ones you didnt know you were looking for.



About the Author

Carolyn Collins Petersen

Carolyn Collins Petersen is a science writer and producer of astronomy and space-science media for planetarium facilities, observatories, science centers, and Web pages. She is CEO of Loch Ness Productions, a unique multimedia production company. Recent productions include "Losing the Dark", a collaboration with the International Dark-Sky Association. She has authored several books on astronomy and planetary science, and more than 75 documentary scripts.

Carolyn is also a voice-over talent, lending her voice for many science narrations, including the series "Space Weather FX" produced by Loch Ness Productions for MIT's Haystack Observatory. You can also see and hear her work at Astrocast.TV and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, in their "Astronomy Behind the Headlines" Series.

One of Carolyn's favorite pastimes is to read science fiction. Her favorite authors include Lois McMaster Bujold, Arthur C. Clarke, and Robert A. Heinlein. She lives in Colorado with her husband Mark, and three cats who own the house.



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