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Recent Issues and Advances in Astronomy explores the most important
developments in astronomy over the last decade, including the
results of recent investigations on extrasolar planetary systems,
black holes, and the existence of water in space. Besides exploring
the societal implications of recent developments, the book also
addresses the philosophical questions raised by recent advances,
such as whether or not we are alone in the universe. Other chapters
offer biographies of prominent astronomers, discussions of
important current investigations, summaries of astronomical funding
and career statistics, and a glossary of terms. The book also
provides an annotated listing of relevant organizations and
bibliographies of print and nonprint information resources. The
book is illustrated and extensively cross-referenced, and includes
a detailed subject index. A special chapter comprises narratives
written by four trained astronomers, each of whom describes the
particular career path he or she has chosen, both inside and
outside the field of astronomy itself.
Using the power of the sun, moon, stars, and planets, this unique,
illustrated guide is filled with engaging exercises that deepen
your knowledge of the solar system, help you take necessary pauses
every day, and foster a renewed sense of presence in the universe.
Thousands of years ago, when we humans lived together in communal
caves, we told stories about the stars. When we later took to the
seas, we used stellar positions to navigate and pinpoint our place
in the world. When we eventually stopped migrating and settled on
land, we relied on the constellations and the Sun to plant and
sustain crops. Yet today, we modern humans have lost this deep
connection to the cosmos that was once central to our daily lives.
Astronomical Mindfulness helps us reconnect to the solar system
once more, guiding us through the fundamental ways in which our
planet moves through the solar system and how these motions
determine our perception of time and place. Offering a concise yet
in-depth look at the Sun, the Moon, the planets, and the stars, it
teaches us to observe and understand the elements comprising the
celestial sphere-deepening our lives and helping us become more
informed, engaged, and mindful every day. The best part: you don't
need to climb a mountain, visit an observatory, or even own a
telescope. From an apartment rooftop to a city park, from your
backyard to the window by your desk, the skies are accessible to
everyone. Astronomical Mindfulness is a unique tool for personal
growth essential to coping in our modern world, enabling us to be
more present, more connected, and more relaxed simply by looking up
toward the stars.
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