Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition

by Dinah L. Moché

Overview

Now in full color 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630266141
Publisher:	Trade Paper Press
Publication date:	07/22/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	388
Sales rank:	888,876
File size:	35 MB
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About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

What People are Saying About This

Science Digest

"A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current fields of research."

Editorial Reviews

"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

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