
Astronomy
A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition
Dinah L. Moche(Author)
Turner Publishing Company
8th Edition
Will be published approx. on 4. September 2014
Book
Hardback
388 pages
978-1-68442-950-9 (ISBN)
Description
Now with a full-color insert and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market.
"One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." -The Strolling Astronomer
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. Updated with the latest, most accurate information, new online resources, and more than 100 new graphics and photos, this Eighth Edition features:Website addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources online
Technical ideas made simple without mathematics
A beautiful updated full-color, glossy insert with spectacular images
An interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learning
"One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." -The Strolling Astronomer
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. Updated with the latest, most accurate information, new online resources, and more than 100 new graphics and photos, this Eighth Edition features:Website addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources online
Technical ideas made simple without mathematics
A beautiful updated full-color, glossy insert with spectacular images
An interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learning
Reviews / Votes
"One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." - The Strolling Astronomer"Excellent . . . provides stimulating reading and actively involves the reader in astronomy." - The Reflector
"A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current field of research." - Science Digest
More details
Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Paducah, KY
United States
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1271 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68442-950-9 (9781684429509)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dinah L. Moche, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the City University of New York. An award-winning author and lecturer, her books have sold over 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 Web Sites
Periodicals: Print and Online
Databases
Books by Dinah L. Moche
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
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 Web Sites
Periodicals: Print and Online
Databases
Books by Dinah L. Moche
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
Spring Skies
Summer Skies
Autumn Skies
Winter Skies
Moon Map