(such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth’s atmosphere (such as the cosmic background radiation). It is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, meteorology, and motion of celestial objects, as well as the formation and development of the universe.

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Other References:

http://www.astronomy2009.org

http://www.hubblesite.org

http://www.astrofind.net/

http://www.universetoday.com/

http://www.astrolink.ir/en

http://www.astronomy.com/

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/

http://www.astronomy.net.nz

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/

http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/index.htm

http://www.vega.org.uk/video/subseries/16

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What Is Astronomy? – Basics Series; What You Need To Know About Astronomy and Astronomers. Discover what the science of astronomy covers, how long astronomers have been studying it, and who the astronomers are who have been studying it. Learn the basics of the science of astronomy.

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Astronomy 101 – Free Basic Astronomy Course – Introduction

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Podcasts on astronomy topics. Excellent way to get to know the Universe out there.
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Space & Astronomy For Kids

Find information, pictures, links, & other astronomy & space related resources for kids. Have fun and learn as you explore the About Space Station, take a Solar System Tour, have fun with the Space & Astronomy Activity Book, watch NASA Television, check out some Sky Maps, Send a free Astronomy & Space Greeting Card, browse the Astronomy and Space Glossary, add an Astronomy & Space Computer Desktop Wallpaper, learn NASA Acronyms, join the SETI Team to help find life in the universe.

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Free Astronomy and Space Posters – Printable Astronomy and Space Posters

Print these free astronomy and space posters from your home computer to create your own astronomy and space posters.

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Telescope Astronomy Basics

Discover the basics of telescope astronomy with this guide. Scopes come in three basic designs; Refractor, Reflector, and Catadioptric. Telescope astronomy is often the goal of many amateur astronomers. Learn this information before purchasing an instrument for telescope astronomy.

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Oct 31, The definition of astronomy in plain English!

Have you ever wondered what the definition of astronomy is? Find out the meaning of astronomy in everyday terms.

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Nov 12, Ancient Inca Astronomy in plain English!

Ancient Inca Astronomy was very detailed and accurate. astronomy was very important to their way of life.

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Astronomy magazine announces annual $2,500 award

Astronomy’s Out-of-this-world Award recognizes excellence in astronomy outreach.

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Nov 12, Ancient Aztec Astronomy in plain English!

Ancient Aztec Astronomy was quite sophisticated. The aztecs used astronomy in their daily lives.

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Nov 10, Observational astronomy. there’s more to astronomy and space than meets the eye.

Observational astronomy is the division of astronomy that studies events and objects in space that can be seen and those that can’t be seen.

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Nov 12, Ancient Mayan Astronomy in plain English!

Ancient Mayan astronomy is a fascinating topic of discussion. the Mayans used Astronomy in many areas of their everyday lives.

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The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of universities and other institutions that operates astronomical observatories and telescopes.

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Thoroughly updated and re-conceived, Astronomy, Ninth Edition, equips the introductory astronomy student with the essential tools for understanding the cosmos…

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Astronomer Joseph Silk explores the Universe from its beginnings to its ultimate fate…

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For more than 45 years, astronomers have used the telescopes at Kitt Peak National Observatories (KPNO) to make many remarkable discoveries about the Universe…

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Nov 12, Ancient Babylonian Astronomy in plain English!

Ancient Babylonian Astronomy is responsible for the zodiac calendar.

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Oct 27, The history of astronomy in a nutshell!

People have been studying the sky since the beginning of time. The history of astronomy proves this.

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Over the years the field of cosmic ray research has evolved in various directions: Firstly, the field of particle physics that was initiated by the discovery of many so-called elementary particles in the cosmic radiation…

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Astronomy and Astrophysics is therefore an indispensable book for any library and all persons interested in astronomy and astrophysics, as well as the related fields of cosmology, geology and physics…

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Authors:

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