Brief Contents

1Predicting the Motions of the Stars, Sun, and Moon 1

2Decoding the Hidden Messages in Starlight 33

3Analyzing Scales and Motions of the Universe 63

4Exploring Our Evolving Solar System 87

5Uncovering Earth’s Systems 115

6Exploring Terrestrial Surface Processes and Atmospheres 141

7Observing the Dynamic Giant Planets 167

8Looking for Life Beyond Earth 189

9Probing the Dynamic Sun 205

10Observing Properties of Distant Stars 227

11Inferring Patterns in Star Life Cycles 251

12Predicting the Violent End of the Largest Stars 279

13Exploring Our Galaxy 301

14Investigating Other Galaxies 327

15Observing the Evolution of the Universe 359

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