Using the Astronomy Dictionary 12

Chapter 1: Various Celestial Bodies 15

Philosophers and scientists who studied the universe
01 Plato and Aristotle 32
02 Aristarchus 32

Chapter 2: The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth 33

Philosophers and scientists who studied the universe
03 Ptolemy (alias: Ptolemy) 66
04 Copernicus 66

Chapter 3: Friends of the Solar System 67

Philosophers and scientists who studied the universe
05 Kepler 116
06 Galileo 116

Chapter 4: The World of Stars 117

Philosophers and scientists who studied the universe
07 Newton 196
08 Halley 196

Chapter 5 Our Galaxy and the Galactic Universe 197

Philosophers and scientists who studied the universe
09 Herschel 228
10 Einstein 228

Chapter 6: The History of the Universe 229

Philosophers and scientists who studied the universe
11 Hubble 254
12 Gamow 254

Chapter 7: Basic Space-Related Terminology 255

Search 298

All the keywords of astronomy in one volume

This book covers a wide range of topics, from basic astronomy keywords such as 'total solar eclipse', 'solar system', and 'planet' to in-depth astronomy keywords that are not often heard, such as 'dark matter', 'neutrinos', and 'gravitational waves'.
We've explained what you need to know about each keyword along with the headline, so you can quickly understand what's important about each keyword.
Important keywords are highlighted in a visible color, and the English expression for each keyword is also provided.
We also included the page number so that you can immediately check the keyword description and related keywords while reading.
This book will be of great help to young people as it examines and organizes the basic keywords of astronomy that appear in middle and high school curricula.
Additionally, adults interested in astronomy can review the basic concepts covered in middle and high school curricula to build a foundation in basic academic knowledge before moving on to more in-depth understanding of the concepts.


An astronomy dictionary you can pull out whenever you need it!

If you are unfamiliar with any of the astronomical terms found in books, news, or science museum explanatory signs, check the index at the end of this book.
If you follow the direction the numbers are pointing, you will find an explanation.
Also, this book is composed of a total of 7 chapters, such as 'Various Celestial Bodies', 'The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth', 'Friends of the Solar System', 'The World of Stars', 'Our Galaxy and the Galactic Universe', 'History of the Universe', and 'Basic Terms Related to the Universe'. Since each chapter is independent, you can open it and read it anywhere.
And because related topics are organized in close proximity, reading them together will deepen your understanding.
You can enter the world of astronomy from wherever you want to read, whenever you want.

A dictionary with easy-to-understand explanations using pictures, breaking away from the rigid format of dictionaries!

Although it is a dictionary, it is structured to be easy and fun to learn, breaking away from the rigid dictionary format that is commonly thought of.
Pepo, an alien character who came to Earth from a million light years away, appears throughout the book, providing in-depth explanations of each keyword or guiding readers to pages with concepts related to each keyword, thereby providing a space lecture to help with understanding.
Additionally, keywords that are difficult to understand through written explanations are explained with brief illustrations to help you understand them more easily.

A comprehensive dictionary of astronomy, including concepts, principles, history, and scientists!

Humanity has been studying astronomy for thousands of years.
As an old discipline, the scope of astronomy is broad, and to understand astronomy accurately, an understanding of its history is also necessary.
This book covers everything from the cosmological creationism of religion and mythology to the 'Big Crunch'.
It introduces the history of the universe, including the 'Big Rip'.
Additionally, the author of this book, Toshifumi Futamase, is an astrophysicist who specializes in general relativity and cosmology. He introduces basic physics concepts such as 'elements' and 'theory of relativity' to help people more easily understand various phenomena occurring in the universe.