Astronomy
A Self-Teaching Guide
7th Edition
Published on 17. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-470-23083-1 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling astronomy guide
For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries and graphics.
* Features over 80 new photos and illustrations, including a full-color insert
* Reviews the newest telescopes and spacecraft
* Includes an overview of the best astronomy Web sites
* Written by award-winning author Dinah Moch?
Packed with valuable tables, charts, and star and moon maps, this user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and start observing the night sky. The book includes objectives, reviews, and self-tests, and can be used on its own as a self-teaching guide or as a supplement to astronomy course materials.
For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries and graphics.
* Features over 80 new photos and illustrations, including a full-color insert
* Reviews the newest telescopes and spacecraft
* Includes an overview of the best astronomy Web sites
* Written by award-winning author Dinah Moch?
Packed with valuable tables, charts, and star and moon maps, this user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and start observing the night sky. The book includes objectives, reviews, and self-tests, and can be used on its own as a self-teaching guide or as a supplement to astronomy course materials.
More details
Series
Edition
7., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Turner Publishing Company
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 23.6 cm
Width: 19 cm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
653 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-23083-1 (9780470230831)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Dinah L. Moché, PhD, is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the City University of New York and an award-winning author and lecturer. Her books have sold more than ten million copies in seven languages.
Content
List of Tables.
Introduction Cosmic View.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Starry Sky.
Chapter 2 Light and Telescopes.
Chapter 3 The Stars.
Chapter 4 The Sun.
Chapter 5 Stellar Evolution.
Chapter 6 Galaxies.
Chapter 7 The Universe.
Chapter 8 Exploring the Solar System.
Chapter 9 The Planets.
Chapter 10 The Moon.
Chapter 11 Comets, Meteors, and Meteorites.
Chapter 12 Life on Other Worlds?
Epilogue.
Useful Resources and Websites.
Periodicals: Print and Online.
Databases.
Books by Dinah L. Moché.
Career Information.
Almanacs, Observing Guides, and Star Atlases.
Organizations.
Stunning Color Images and News Online.
Appendixes.
1. The Constellations.
2. Physical and Astronomical Constants.
3. Measurements and Symbols.
4. Periodic Table of the Elements.
5. The Nearest Stars.
6. The Messier Objects.
Index.
Star and Moon Maps Back of Book.
Spring Skies.
Summer Skies.
Autumn Skies.
Winter Skies.
Moon Map.
Introduction Cosmic View.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Starry Sky.
Chapter 2 Light and Telescopes.
Chapter 3 The Stars.
Chapter 4 The Sun.
Chapter 5 Stellar Evolution.
Chapter 6 Galaxies.
Chapter 7 The Universe.
Chapter 8 Exploring the Solar System.
Chapter 9 The Planets.
Chapter 10 The Moon.
Chapter 11 Comets, Meteors, and Meteorites.
Chapter 12 Life on Other Worlds?
Epilogue.
Useful Resources and Websites.
Periodicals: Print and Online.
Databases.
Books by Dinah L. Moché.
Career Information.
Almanacs, Observing Guides, and Star Atlases.
Organizations.
Stunning Color Images and News Online.
Appendixes.
1. The Constellations.
2. Physical and Astronomical Constants.
3. Measurements and Symbols.
4. Periodic Table of the Elements.
5. The Nearest Stars.
6. The Messier Objects.
Index.
Star and Moon Maps Back of Book.
Spring Skies.
Summer Skies.
Autumn Skies.
Winter Skies.
Moon Map.