Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 576 pages
- Published by: John Wiley & Sons
- Edition: 4th Edition January 1984
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0471897000
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471897002
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Astronomy (Hardcover)
. . .introduction to Astronomy from one of America's foremost Astronomers. I have a confession to make. Astronomy has always fascinated me -- ever since I was a very small child. When other 2nd graders were talking about whatever it is that normal 2nd graders talk about, I was talking about Clyde Tombaugh, Sir William Herschel, John C. Adams, etc. -- the men who discovered Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. I remember scanning the skies for hours on end with a 6 inch Newtonian reflector borrowed from my uncle. I could go on and on -- but I think you understand my point. I have always loved Astronomy. This wonderful book should be back in print. It is a readable (and beautiful) college-level introduction to the basic ideas, concepts, and history of this fascinating science. It is perfectly accessible for the layman -- and even for those previously unfamiliar with Astronomy. Dr. Jastrow's text is clear and well-written, and the illustrations provided suit the discussion. A worthy book.
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