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Sharing the Sky

A Parent’s and Teacher’s Guide to Astronomy

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Opening the Sky

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Ideals Are Like Star: An Introduction

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 3-10
    3. Some Basics: What Is Really Important?

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 11-26
    4. Cultures and Constellations

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 27-69
  3. Getting Ready to Observe the Sky

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 71-71
    2. Keeping an Observing Log

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 73-81
    3. Telescopes for Children

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 83-93
    4. School, Home, Camp: Differences in Approach

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 95-112
  4. Our Neighborhood in Space

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
    2. Safe Sun

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 115-131
    3. Enjoying the Moon

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 133-152
    4. Planets as Places

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 153-189
    5. Beauty and Danger: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 191-204
    6. Advanced Project: Observing Meteors

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 205-209
    7. A Week to Remember: Comet Shoemaker—Levy 9 and Jupiter

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 211-223
  5. Beyond the Solar System

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 225-225
    2. Stars Are People, Too

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 227-244
    3. Advanced Project: Variable Stars

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 245-251
    4. Galaxies and the Universe

      • David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky
      Pages 253-265

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Sharing the Sky

  • Book Subtitle: A Parent’s and Teacher’s Guide to Astronomy

  • Authors: David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, Nancy R. Lebofsky

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6371-0

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: David H. Levy, Larry A. Lebofsky, and Nancy R. Lebofsky 1997

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-306-45639-8Published: 01 January 1997

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4899-6371-0Published: 11 November 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 308

  • Number of Illustrations: 73 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Science Education, Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology

Buy it now

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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