Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition by Dinah L. Moch? (English) Pap

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Astronomy by Dinah L. Moché Now with a full-color insert and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginners astronomy books in the market. "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." —The Strolling Astronomer For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginners 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 onlineTechnical ideas made simple without mathematicsA beautiful updated full-color, glossy insert with spectacular imagesAn interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learning FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dinah L. Moché, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the City University of New York. An award-winning author and lecturer, her books have sold over ten million copies in seven languages. Table of Contents List of TablesIntroduction Cosmic View Chapter 1 Understanding the Starry Sky Chapter 2 Light and Telescopes Chapter 3 The Stars Chapter 4 The Sun Chapter 5 Stellar Evolution Chapter 6 Galaxies Chapter 7 The Universe Chapter 8 Exploring the Solar System Chapter 9 The Planets Chapter 10 The Moon Chapter 11 Comets, Meteors, and Meteorites Chapter 12 Life on Other Worlds? EpilogueUseful Resources and Web SitesPeriodicals: Print and OnlineDatabasesBooks by Dinah L. MochéCareer InformationAlmanacs, Observing Guides, and Star AtlasesOrganizationsStunning Color Images and News OnlineAppendixes1. The Constellations 2. Physical and Astronomical Constants 3. Measurements and Symbols 4. Periodic Table of the Elements 5. The Nearest Stars 6. The Messier ObjectsIndexStar and Moon MapsSpring SkiesSummer SkiesAutumn SkiesWinter SkiesMoon Map Review "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." — The Strolling Astronomer"Excellent . . . provides stimulating reading and actively involves the reader in astronomy." — The Reflector"A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current field of research." — Science Digest Review Quote "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." Promotional "Headline" Thoroughly revised, a perennial bestseller and one of the most successful beginners astronomy books in the market. Description for Bookstore For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginners 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: Details ISBN1620459906 Short Title ASTRONOMY 8/E Series Wiley Self-Teaching Guides Language English Edition 8th ISBN-10 1620459906 ISBN-13 9781620459904 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 520 Series Number 190 Illustrations Yes Year 2014 Subtitle A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition Publication Date 2014-09-04 UK Release Date 2014-09-04 Pages 388 Publisher Turner Publishing Company Edition Description Eighth Edition Imprint John Wiley & Sons Ltd Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780470230831 Alternative 9781630266141 Audience General Author Dinah L. Moché We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:127659067;

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