Astronomy
Dinah L. Moche(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 14. April 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-471-85297-1 (ISBN)
Description
A new edition of a popular text explaining the basic principles of astronomy and space exploration. Completely updated to incorporate exciting new discoveries and current research, the self-instructional format permits students to progress at their own pace. Included is a correlation chart showing how the book can be used with best-selling astronomy textbooks. A clear writing style, drawings and photographs help to make technical ideas understandable. Topics covered include light and telescopes, stellar evolution, galaxies, the universe, the sun, the planets, the moon, comets, meteors, meteorites and the possibility of life on other worlds. The book also includes star maps.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations, map, charts, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 160 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-85297-1 (9780471852971)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction: Cosmic View; Understanding the Starry Sky; Light and Telescopes; The Stars; Stellar Evolution; Galaxies; The Universe; The Sun; Understanding the Solar System; The Planets; The Moon; Comets, Meteors and Meteorites; Life on Other Worlds? Epilogue; Objectives; Useful References; Selected Resources for Astronomy Materials; Appendixes; Index; Star Maps.