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Astronomy For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) |  | Author: Stephen P. Maran
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 336
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.8
Dewey Decimal Number: 520
ASIN: B001U3YPYS
Publication Date: May 6, 2005
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Product Description
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.
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 Will Appeal to a Wide Audience March 7, 2000
David Simpson (Laurel, MD USA)
82 out of 87 found this review helpful
This is an outstanding, well-written introduction to astronomy that will appeal to beginners and more advanced readers alike. I have a Ph.D. in physics and have studied a lot of astronomy over the years, and found a lot of material here to keep me interested. Many discoveries have been made in astronomy in the last few years, and this book serves as a very nice overview to the field that includes the latest research results. Also included are many nice tips for amateur astronomers and references to Web sites for further information. Very informative, fun to read -- I highly recommend it!
Happly surprised. February 2, 2000
Malak J Afram (College Station, TX)
57 out of 59 found this review helpful
At first glance, this book seemed to be another, "these are the planets and this is the sun..." type of third grader material because of the title. It was much more. Filled with websites, interesting facts, and tons of first-timer tips, this book is excellent for some that is wanting to get there feet wet in astronomy. Well organized and entertaining, I would buy it merely for the references to all the websites.
Great for the Beginning Astronomey November 11, 2000
W. Mason (Austin, Texas United States)
46 out of 50 found this review helpful
I'm always a little hesitant to purchase books from the "For Dummies" series mainly because of my ego, I don't want people thinking I might be a dummy. I am, however, very glad I purchased this book. It provides overwhelming depth while still remaining clear and concise. The chapters are very easy to follow and lay the foundation for the majority of popular astronomical topics. It also is packed full of web links to just about any information you might be interested in. I consider this to be an excellent resource for the budding astronomer. Afterwards, you might want to pick up a slightly more advanced book such as "40 Nights to Knowing the Sky" by Fred Schaaf.
WOW! April 23, 2000
41 out of 45 found this review helpful
This is a terrific book for any astronomer, serious or casual. If you have ever looked up at the stars or moon, and started asking questions to yourself, they are answered here. All of the following topics are covered: Explanations of antimatter and dark matter, how to search for comets (and instructions for reporting discovered comets), common mistakes of astronomy, upcoming eclipses planet locations and oppositions, what most people don't know about astronomy (did you know there are probably microscopic meteorites in your hair every time you walk outside?), and hours and hours more of extremely pleasurable reading! I LOVE this book; if you know how to read, you will be able to understand some of the most difficult amstronomy concepts!
An excellent introduction to basic astronomy. July 25, 2005
Siva Balan (Singapore)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is a MUST read for all those interested in astronomy. It is an excellent introduction to the field of astronomy. It really helps the reader to comprehend fundamental astronomy concepts and much more complicated scientific theories and explanations.
All fundamental concepts of astronomy are covered, from the big bang to spotting the 88 constellations. It even gives the reader an explanation of antimatter and dark matter (topics which are generally discussed in quantum physics). On top of this, this book gives the reader more references on the various websites dealing with astronomy.
In summary, I would deeply recommend this book to all beginners to the topic of astronomy. If the reader desires to dive deeper into this fascinating science, he/she should visit the websites stated in this book.
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