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For as long as there have been people, men and women have looked up into the night sky and wondered about the nature of the cosmos. Without the benefit of science to provide answers, they relied on myth and superstition to help them make sense of what they saw. Lucky for us, we live at a time when regular folks, equipped with nothing more than their naked eyes, can look up into the night sky and gain admittance to infinite wonders. If you know what to look for, you can make out planets, stars, galaxies , and even galactic clusters comprising hundreds of millions of stars and spanning millions of light–years.
Astronomy For Dummies tells you what you need to know to make sense of the world above us. Written by one of the most well–known astronomers in the world, this fun, fact–filled ,and accessible guide fills you in on the basic principles of astronomy and tells you how to:
- Identify planets and stars
- Explore our solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond
- Understand the Big Bang, quasars, antimatter, black holes, and more
- Join the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
- Get the most out of planetarium visits
- Make more sense out of space missions
From asteroids to black holes, quasars to white dwarfs, Astronomy For Dummies takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full–color photographs, and easy–to–follow explanations it gives you a leg up on the basic science of the universe. Topics covered include:
- Observing the night sky, with and without optics
- Selecting binoculars and telescopes and positioning yourself for the best view
- Meteors, comets, and man–made moons
- Touring our solar system and becoming familiar with the planets, asteroids, and near Earth objects
- Our Sun, stars, galaxies, black holes and quasars
- SETI and planets revolving around other suns
- Dark matter and antimatter
- The Big Bang and the evolutions of the universe
You might think the cosmos is a vast and mysterious place, but Astronomy For Dummies will make it seem as friendly and familiar as your own backyard.
About the Author
Stephen P. Maran, Ph.D., currently the press officer of the American Astronomical Society, is a 30–year veteran of the space program.
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Step outside on a clear (cloud-free) night and look at the sky. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A good "overview" book of the universe - I could do with books in colour though!
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This is fabulous as an introduction to hobby astronomy. There is plenty of information regarding practical and theoretical work.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Yet another first class book from Dummies. Easy to understand the complex science. I particularly liked the web links for up to date photos and information from the research laboratories.
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Well worth the money
I got this book for my 11 year old son and he loves it. He finds it very easy to understand and has already learned a lot from it. It is well worth the money.
Published 3 months ago by Zothebo
astronomy for dummies
good starting book in an easy to understand format!
great for beginners too and the budding space cadets, a must for all newbies
great for beginners too and the budding space cadets, a must for all newbies
Published 4 months ago by gaynorone
Too American
This book is ok for explaining some things but references and names are too American. Spoils things for those of us not based there and know that other people/countries play a part... Read more
Published 4 months ago by HMC52
Easy peasy lemon squeezey
A great simple lay mans terms to this vast topic .loving it, great read and very informative . . . Learning a lot recently whilst the English skies are clouded over gain!!!! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. S. A. Bates
Just what I was after!
I bought this as a present for my fiancé and he loves it! Great book which was in great condition - very happy!
Published 6 months ago by Laurengrapes
Astronomy for Dummies
Fantastic book makes it easy to understand very quick delivery.
Buy this from Amazon it's the cheapest you will find it anywhere. Read more
Buy this from Amazon it's the cheapest you will find it anywhere. Read more
Published 7 months ago by karl
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Arrived on time and in good condition. Very efficient service. A useful book, but probably more suited to an American readership.
Published 8 months ago by 2385lyncot
Wonderful
I love this book, you can read the sections in any order you want and you can skip all the technical stuff as they are marked with little symbols. Read more
Published 10 months ago by krazykat
easy to understand
I bought this as I have started night classes in astronomy and wanted to know a bit beforehand. Finding it very useful to look things up after each class.
Published 16 months ago by R. Smith
star gazing
excellent book for new astronomy fans. Gives basics as well as more detailed information excellent book to have on hand when a query arises. Read more
Published 17 months ago by krigerlin
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