Astronomy For Dummies by Stephen P Maran

Astronomy For Dummies by Stephen P Maran

An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updated From asteroids to black holes, from quasars to white dwarfs, this new edition of Astronomy For Dummies takes backyard stargazers on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow explanations, this fact-filled guide gives readers a leg up on the basic principles of astronomy and shows how to get the most out of binoculars, telescopes, planetarium visits, and other fun astronomical activities. This updated edition includes an updated color signature and covers the many discoveries made in recent years, as well as new astronomy Web sites.

Stephen P. Maran, PhD, is a 36-year veteran of the space program who has worked on numerous NASA projects, including the Hubble Space Telescope. He is the press officer of the American Astronomical Society.

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ISBN 13	9780764584657
ISBN 10	0764584650
Titel	Astronomy For Dummies
Autor	Stephen P Maran
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Erscheinungsjahr	2005-05-06
Seitenanzahl	336
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