Astronomy
Subtitle: a self-teaching guide
By: Dinah L. Moch
Edition: 7th ed.
Series: Wiley self-teaching guides -- 190
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9780470230831
Subjects: Astronomy
Description: "Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling astronomy guide  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 and graphics.    Features over 80 new photos and illustrations, including a full-color insert  Reviews the newest telescopes and spacecraft  Includes an overview of the best astronomy Web sites  Written by award-winning author Dinah Moch?    Packed with valuable tables, charts, and star and moon maps, this user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and start observing the night sky. The book includes objectives, reviews, and self-tests, and can be used on its own as a self-teaching guide or as a supplement to astronomy course materials"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.