{"product_id":"astronomy-101-2nd-edition-from-gravitational-waves-and-merging-black-holes-to-new-exoplanets-and-asteroid-samples-key-theories-discoveries-and-fa-adams-101","title":"Astronomy 101, 2nd Edition: From Gravitational Waves and Merging Black Holes to New Exoplanets and Asteroid Samples, Key Theories, Discoveries, and Fa (Adams 101)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarolyn Collins Petersen is a science writer and producer of astronomy and space-science media for planetarium facilities, observatories, science centers, and webpages. She is CEO of Loch Ness Productions, a unique multimedia production company. Recent productions include \n\u003ci\u003eLosing the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, a collaboration with the International Dark-Sky Association. She has authored several books on astronomy and planetary science, and more than seventy-five documentary scripts. Carolyn is also a voice-over talent, lending her voice for many science narrations, including the series \n\u003ci\u003eSpace Weather FX\u003c\/i\u003e produced by Loch Ness Productions for MIT Haystack Observatory. You can also see and hear her work at Astrocast.com and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, in their \n\u003ci\u003eAstronomy Behind the Headlines\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstronomy 101\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e2nd Edition \u003c\/i\u003ecovers groundbreaking discoveries from the past decade--like the detection of gravitational waves, the imaging of black holes, and the James Webb Space Telescope's revelations about early galaxies and exoplanet atmospheres. Part of the bestselling Adams 101 series, this fully updated edition with brand-new entries takes you on an entertaining and educational journey throughout the universe.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what's really out there--or how we've come to understand so much about a universe so vast? Whether you're a lifelong stargazer or newly space-curious, \n\u003ci\u003eAstronomy 101, 2nd Edition \u003c\/i\u003edelivers a clear, engaging guide to the cosmos--now fully updated to include the most exciting discoveries of the 21st century. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis expanded edition brings you the latest breakthroughs in modern astronomy, from the detection of gravitational waves and the imaging of black holes, to the extraordinary revelations of the James Webb Space Telescope. Learn how scientists are uncovering the atmospheres of distant exoplanets, mapping invisible dark matter, and rewriting our understanding of the early universe. Explore new space missions like Artemis, Europa Clipper, and OSIRIS-REx, and what they reveal about our own solar system's origins--and its potential to harbor life. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book covers everything from stellar evolution and galaxy formation to the tools astronomers use and the questions we still can't answer. Perfect for beginners, amateur astronomers, students, or anyone who wants to catch up on where space science is heading, \n\u003ci\u003eAstronomy 101, 2nd Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis your essential introduction to the universe--bigger, deeper, and more mysterious than ever before. Let the journey begin!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003ePetersen, Carolyn Collins\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarolyn Collins Petersen is a science writer and producer of astronomy and space-science media for planetarium facilities, observatories, science centers, and webpages. She is CEO of Loch Ness Productions, a unique multimedia production company. Recent productions include \n\u003ci\u003eLosing the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, a collaboration with the International Dark-Sky Association. She has authored several books on astronomy and planetary science, and more than seventy-five documentary scripts. 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