Astronomy

Zusatztext ""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 Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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 Thoroughly revised, a perennial bestseller and one of the most successful beginner's astronomy books in the market. Zusammenfassung 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 Inhaltsverzeichnis 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...

Vorwort
Thoroughly revised, a perennial bestseller and one of the most successful beginner's astronomy books in the market.

Autorentext

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.

Klappentext

Discover The Wonders of the night sky with this bestselling Astronomy GuideFrom 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 stargazingPraise 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"

Zusammenfassung
**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

Inhalt

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