Astronomy A Self-Teaching Guide, Seventh Edition

Name: Astronomy A Self-Teaching Guide, Seventh Edition
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ISBN: 9780470230831

ISBN-10: 0470230835

ISBN-13: 9780470230831

Edition: 7th 2009

Authors: Dinah L. Mochï¿½, Dinah L. Mochï¿½, Dinah L. Moch_

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A perennial bestseller--200,000 copies sold in previous editions--now extensively updatedFor a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginnerâ€²s guide has been completely revised with over 100 new photos and illustrations, including a full-color insert; reviews of the newest telescopes and spacecraft; and an overview of the best astronomy Web sites. Packed with valuable tables, charts, and star and moon maps, this guide covers the essentials of an introductory college-level astronomy course, while letting self-learners proceed at their own pace.Dinah L. Moche, PhD (Rye, NY), is Professor of…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 388
Size: 7.54" wide x 9.18" long x 0.81" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

Dinah L. Moch?, PhD, is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the City University of New York and an award-winning author and lecturer. Her books have sold more than ten million copies in seven languages.



List of Tables


Introduction Cosmic View



Understanding the Starry Sky



Light and Telescopes



The Stars



The Sun



Stellar Evolution



Galaxies



The Universe



Exploring the Solar System



The Planets



The Moon



Comets, Meteors, and Meteorites



Life on Other Worlds?


Epilogue


Useful Resources and Web Sites


Periodicals: Print and Online


Databases


Books



Career Information


Almanacs, Observing Guides, and Star Atlases


Organizations


Stunning Color Images and News Online






The Constellations



Physical and Astronomical Constants



Measurements and Symbols



Periodic Table of the Elements



The Nearest Stars



The Messier Objects


Index


Star and Moon Maps Back of Book


Spring Skies


Summer Skies


Autumn Skies


Winter Skies


Moon Map