Jacket Description/Flap: Astronomy A Self-Teaching Guide Seventh Edition Dinah L. Moch? Jacket Description/Back: Discover The Wonders of the night sky with this bestselling Astronomy Guide 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" Biographical Note: Dinah L. Moche, 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. Brief Description: 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 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 Review Quotes: "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 Contributor Bio:Moché, Dinah L 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. Author: Moché, Dinah LPublisher: Trade Paper PressBinding: PaperbackPub Date: 2014-07-22BISAC: Science|Space Science|AstronomySubjects: AstronomyWeight: 1.5 lbsISBN: 9781620459904ASIN: -SKU: SP-9781620459904
