The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, 2e

by Christopher De Pree PhD

Overview

Astronomy is a science as old as the stars! With The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Astronomy, Second Edition, learn:

• Fascinating facts while taking a tour of our solar system, our galaxy, and beyond
• Idiot-proof steps for buying and using today’s cutting-edge telescopes
• Tips and tricks to guide you when exploring the skies

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101221945
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	08/01/2001
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	464
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Christopher De Pree, PhD,  is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Astronomy and chair of the department at Agnes Scott College. His teaching interests include introductory astronomy and physics, scientific computing, and galactic astrophysics. His research focuses on early stages of massive star formation in the Milky Way, HII regions, and astrophysical jets and outflows. He is the author of Idiot's Guides: The Cosmos and coauthor, with Alan Axelrod, PhD, of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy.