Astronomy For Dummies
Astronomy For Dummies
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A guide to the wonders of the night sky, ranging from asteroids to black holes, and from quasars to white dwarfs.
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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.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780764584657 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764584650 |
| Titre | Astronomy For Dummies |
| Auteur | Stephen P Maran |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Année de publication | 2005-05-06 |
| Nombre de pages | 336 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |