1 Predicting the Motions of the Stars, Sun, and Moon 1
2 Decoding the Hidden Messages in Starlight 33
3 Analyzing Scales and Motions of the Universe 63
4 Exploring Our Evolving Solar System 87
5 Uncovering Earth’s Systems 115
6 Exploring Terrestrial Surface Processes and Atmospheres 141
7 Observing the Dynamic Giant Planets 167
8 Looking for Life Beyond Earth 189
9 Probing the Dynamic Sun 205
10 Observing Properties of Distant Stars 227
11 Inferring Patterns in Star Life Cycles 251
12 Predicting the Violent End of the Largest Stars 279
13 Exploring Our Galaxy 301
14 Investigating Other Galaxies 327
15 Observing the Evolution of the Universe 359
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