Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe

Dana Desonie

37 pages
1.4 MB
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An accessible textbook that introduces stars, galaxies, and the structure of the universe for new learners. It covers stellar life cycles, galaxy types, and the scale of the cosmos in plain language.

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