Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 336 pages
- Published by: For Dummies
- Edition: 2nd Edition May 6, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0764584650
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764584657
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Book Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Product Description
An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updated
From asteroids to black holes, from quasars to white dwarfs, this new edition of Astronomy For Dummies takes backyard stargazers on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow explanations, this fact-filled guide gives readers a leg up on the basic principles of astronomy and shows how to get the most out of binoculars, telescopes, planetarium visits, and other fun astronomical activities. This updated edition includes an updated color signature and covers the many discoveries made in recent years, as well as new astronomy Web sites.
Book Info
Provides an easy to understand guide to the universe, revealing how to get the most out of stargazing, and planetarium visits. Softcover.
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Reader Reviews
This review is from: Astronomy for Dummies (Paperback)
This is an outstanding, well-written introduction to astronomy that will appeal to beginners and more advanced readers alike. I have a Ph.D. in physics and have studied a lot of astronomy over the years, and found a lot of material here to keep me interested. Many discoveries have been made in astronomy in the last few years, and this book serves as a very nice overview to the field that includes the latest research results. Also included are many nice tips for amateur astronomers and references to Web sites for further information. Very informative, fun to read -- I highly recommend it!
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