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From stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, "Astronomy" has introduced hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to the secrets of the universe. A unique, successful self-teaching format makes it easy for you to quickly grasp basic principles and keep up with contemporary discoveries. You can use this user-friendly book alone or with a textbook, modules, Internet-based or distance-learning course, computer software, telescope manual, or as a handy reference. Updated with the latest, most accurate information and more than 100 new graphics and photos, this "Seventh Edition" features: Web site addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources onlineTechnical ideas made simple without mathematicsA beautiful new full-color, glossy insert with spectacular astro-imagesAn interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learningFive beginners Star and Moon maps for fun stargazing
Praise for previous editions of "Astronomy"
"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"
From stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, "Astronomy" has introduced hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to the secrets of the universe. A unique, successful self-teaching format makes it easy for you to quickly grasp basic principles and keep up with contemporary discoveries. You can use this user-friendly book alone or with a textbook, modules, Internet-based or distance-learning course, computer software, telescope manual, or as a handy reference. Updated with the latest, most accurate information and more than 100 new graphics and photos, this "Seventh Edition" features: Web site addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources onlineTechnical ideas made simple without mathematicsA beautiful new full-color, glossy insert with spectacular astro-imagesAn interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learningFive beginners Star and Moon maps for fun stargazing
Praise for previous editions of "Astronomy"
"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"
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. 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
Spring Skies
Summer Skies
Autumn Skies
Winter Skies
Moon Map
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2014 |
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Fachbereich: | Astronomie |
Genre: | Physik |
Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
ISBN-13: | 9781620459904 |
ISBN-10: | 1620459906 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Moché, Dinah L |
Auflage: | 8th edition |
Hersteller: | Turner Publishing Company |
Maße: | 233 x 189 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Dinah L Moché |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 22.07.2014 |
Gewicht: | 0,662 kg |
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. 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
Spring Skies
Summer Skies
Autumn Skies
Winter Skies
Moon Map
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2014 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Astronomie |
Genre: | Physik |
Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
ISBN-13: | 9781620459904 |
ISBN-10: | 1620459906 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Moché, Dinah L |
Auflage: | 8th edition |
Hersteller: | Turner Publishing Company |
Maße: | 233 x 189 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Dinah L Moché |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 22.07.2014 |
Gewicht: | 0,662 kg |