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
On a clear night in a place where the sky is really dark, you can see about
2000 stars with your unaided eye. You can look trillions of kilometers into
space and peer thousands of years back into the distant past.
As you gaze at the stars you may wonder: What is the pattern or meaning
of the starry heavens? What is my place in the vast cosmos? You are not alone
in asking these questions. The beauty and mystery of space have always fascinated
people.
Astronomy is the oldest science—and the newest. Exciting discoveries are
being made today with the most sophisticated tools and techniques ever available.
Yet dedicated amateurs can still make important contributions.
This book will teach you the basic concepts of astronomy and space
exploration. You will more fully enjoy observing the stars as your knowledge
and understanding grow. You will be better able to surf the Web and to read
more on topics that intrigue you, from ancient astronomy to the latest astrophysical
theories and spaceflights.
As you teach yourself astronomy, refer to:
The Star maps and Moon map at the back of this book. These special,
easy-to-read maps will help you locate and identify particularly interesting
objects in the sky.
Simple activities you can do that demonstrate a basic idea.....to be continue
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