Astronomy in Mexico: Spanish Language Astronomy Materials Education Center
Title: Astronomy in Mexico
Author: Julieta Fierro
Editor: Lectorum
Year: 2001
ISBN: 968-5270-55-4
Suggested reader’s academic level: Junior High School
This book tries to explain the history of astronomy in Mexico. It begins with the life of the stars and then narrates on the study of the Cosmos during the times of ancient cultures. Finally, it explains the latest visions of the Universe that modern astronomers hold.
Astronomy in Mexico
Description:
This book tries to explain how astronomy came to be in Mexico. It starts with the life of the stars and then narrates how the cosmos were studied by ancient cultures. Finally, it explains astronomer’s current view of the Universe. Its 113 pages are written in simple Spanish and it has a few simple mental experiments.
Contents:
- Introduction
- What is a Black Hole?
- Astronomy in Mesoamerica
- Planetary Nebula
- The Shape of the Universe
- Conclusion
- Special Thanks
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