Astronomy

A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition

AvDinah L. Moché

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Beskrivning

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 onlineTechnical ideas made simple without mathematicsA beautiful updated full-color, glossy insert with spectacular imagesAn interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learning

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-09-04
Mått:188 x 234 x 20 mm
Vikt:681 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:388
Upplaga:8
Förlag:Turner Publishing Company
ISBN:9781620459904

Utforska kategorier

Astronomi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Dinah L. Moché, 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.

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"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

Innehållsförteckning

List of TablesIntroduction 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? EpilogueUseful Resources and Web SitesPeriodicals: Print and OnlineDatabasesBooks by Dinah L. MochéCareer InformationAlmanacs, Observing Guides, and Star AtlasesOrganizationsStunning Color Images and News OnlineAppendixes1. The Constellations 2. Physical and Astronomical Constants 3. Measurements and Symbols 4. Periodic Table of the Elements 5. The Nearest Stars 6. The Messier ObjectsIndexStar and Moon MapsSpring SkiesSummer SkiesAutumn SkiesWinter SkiesMoon Map