Extragalactic Astronomy: The Universe Beyond Our Galaxy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781289272258)

This single-topic brochure is for high school physical science teachers to use in introducing students to extragalactic astronomy. The material is presented in three parts: the fundamental content of extragalactic astronomy; modern discoveries delineated in greater detail; and a summary of the earlier discussions within the structure of the Big-Bang Theory of evolution. Each of the three sections is followed by student exercises (activities, laboratory projects, and questions-and-answers). The unit close with a glossary which explains unfamilar terms used in the text and a collection of teacher aids (literature references and audiovisual materials for utilization in further study).

Author: Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs),K. C. Jacobs
ISBN-10: 1289272255
ISBN-13: 9781289272258
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 08/02/2013
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.10d