Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide

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Astronomy

A Self-Teaching Guide

Seventh Edition

Dinah L. Moch?

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"

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

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

"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.