17 used & new from �1.13

See All Buying Options

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy (Complete Idiot's Guides)

See larger image

Share your own customer images

Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy (Complete Idiot's Guides) (Paperback)

by Christopher Gordon De Pree (Author), Alan Axelrod (Author)

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.

4 new from �10.00 13 used from �1.13

Other Editions:	RRP:	Our Price:	Other Offers:
Paperback (3Rev Ed)			8 used & new from �6.37

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

(What is this?)

Astronomy Books UK opens new browser window

www.telescopeplanet.co.uk - Call for Advice 0844 8040060 From Deep Sky Charts, Moon Maps

Astronomy at NTU opens new browser window

www.ntu.ac.uk - Interested in Astronomy? Take a look at our range of courses

Astronomy Imaging Weekend opens new browser window

www.omega-holidays.reader.travel - 3 day hotel break from �199 pp with Sky At Night's Pete Lawrence

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Astronomy for Dummies

by Stephen P. Maran

4.1 out of 5 stars (8) �8.45

Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope

by Robin Scagell

4.9 out of 5 stars (9)

Philip's Planisphere: Northern 51.5 Degrees - British Isles, Northern Europe Northern USA and Canada (Philip's Astronomy)

4.4 out of 5 stars (18) �5.50

Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them

by Guy Consolmagno

4.9 out of 5 stars (22) �20.69

Star Maps for Beginners

by I.M. Levitt

3.0 out of 5 stars (2) �5.01

› Explore similar items

Product details

Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (3 Aug 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0028621204
ISBN-13: 978-0028621203
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.8 x 3.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 955,086 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Synopsis

This accessible guide provides the basic knowledge to start star-gazing, with easy-to-understand explanations on the stars, the moons, the planets, and other solar systems, as well as asteroids, comets and other phenomena. Includes advice on purchasing astronomical equipment. Part of the COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE Series.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

(What's this?)

Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)

space

science

astronomy

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	38% buy the item featured on this page: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy (Complete Idiot's Guides) 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
	25% buy Astronomy for Dummies 4.1 out of 5 stars (8) �8.45
	14% buy Philip's Planisphere: Northern 51.5 Degrees - British Isles, Northern Europe Northern USA and Canada (Philip's Astronomy) 4.4 out of 5 stars (18) �5.50
	13% buy Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them 4.9 out of 5 stars (22) �20.69

Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great intro to a spectacular science!!!!!, 6 July 1999

By A Customer

I am a 13-year-old who has been interested in the astronomical sciences for many years. I've read many books on astronomy and cosmology, but the Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy is the best I've read for quick facts, and not just a bunch of words jumbled up that makes absolutely no sense at all. This book discusses many great things. Such as:

~discussions elaborating on important events, projects, isasues, or people in astronomy

~definitions of key terms used in astronomy

~startling astronomical facts and amazing trivia

~highlights important statistics, scientific laws and principles, measurements, and mathmatical formulas.

And all of that information just comes out of small boxes on the sides of the pages!!! So you can just imagine how much other information comes out of the actual text of the book!!!

Great read for anyone iterested in astronomy or interested in becoming part of this amazing and ancient form of science as a profession..like me!!!

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you?

Report this | Permalink

Comment Comment

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A logical, clear, entertaining introduction to astronomy., 19 May 1999

By A Customer

Astronomy is more than just peering through a telescope, and, fortunately for both new and veteran stargazers, Alpha Books has published "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy." CIGA introduces the complex and potentially intimidating science and hobby with logic, clarity, and humor.

Authors DePree and Axelrod survey astronomy in six user-friendly sections describing: our place in space; telescopes and observing; our solar system; stars; galaxies; and, the universe. While other astronomy books touch on telescopes in passing, CIGA offers an instructive chapter devoted to the various types of telescopes and their pros and cons.

Very useful features include numerous boxes that define space jargon (Star Words), provide useful and entertaining facts (Astro Bytes, Astronomer's Notebook, and Close Encounters), and summarize the crucial chapter points (The Least You Need to Know).

My only regret is that The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy was not yet produced when I first become interested in sky watching.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you?

Report this | Permalink

Comment Comment

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 2 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }