C. R Kitchin
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"Observing details are given for 160 active galaxies, all of which are within the reach of amateur astronomers using telescopes. There are tips on observing galaxies and active galaxies using binoculars and telescopes, along with a guide to imaging galaxies with CCD cameras." "Galaxies in Turmoil can be used as a text for college courses including galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, deep-space objects, and large-scale astronomy, up to the final year...
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There are around 600 known alien planets. The recent launch of the Kepler space telescope opens the prospect of hundreds, maybe thousands, of further exoplanets being found. Could these alien worlds provide alternative homes for humankind, new supplies of mineral resources, or even be home to alien life?