Astronomy for dummies
Featuring updated star maps, charts, and an insert with full-color photographs, 'Astronomy For dummies' provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the night sky. This new edition also gives readers the latest theories, explanations, and insights into the basic workings of the universe.
This book includes updated schedules of coming eclipses of the Sun and Moon and a revised planetary appendix. It covers recent discoveries in space, such as water on the Moon and Pluto's demotion from "planet" status.
This book collects new websites, lists of telescope motels, sky-watching guides, and suggestions for beginner's telescopes and suppliers. It brings the reader up-to-speed on the latest social trends and personal technology, such as stargazing mobile apps, NASA video, and the prevalence of "Citizen Science" networks.
This book is suitable for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, or students enrolled in a first year astronomy course.
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