Astronomy : a self-teaching guide /
Dinah L. Mochi
- 5th ed.
- N.Y. : John Wiley, c2000
- xi, 342 p. ; 26 cm.
List of Tables. - Introduction: Cosmic View. - Ch. 1. Understanding the Starry Sky. - Ch. 2. Light and Telescopes. - Ch. 3. The Stars. - Ch. 4. The Sun. - Ch. 5. Stellar Evolution. - Ch. 6. Glaxies. - Ch. 7. The Universe. - Ch. 8. Exploring the Solar System. - Ch. 9. The Planets. - Ch. 10. The Moon. - Ch. 11. Comets, Meteors and Meteorities. - Ch. 12. Life on Other Worlds? - Epilogue. - Useful Resources: Periodicals. Online Directories. Books by Dinah Moche. Career Information. Almanacs, Observing Guides, and Star Atlases. Organization. Astronomy and Space Online. - Appendixes. 1.The Constellations. 2. Physical and Astronomical Constants. 3. Measurements and Symbols. 4. Periodic Table of the Elements. 5. The Nearest Stars. 6. The Messier Objects. - Index. - Star and Moon Maps.
From stars, planets and galaxies to the mysteries of black holes, the Big Bang, and the posibility of life on other planets, this new edition of Astronomy : A Self-Teaching Guide brings the fascinating night sky to life for every student and amateur stargazer. With a unique self-teaching format, Astronomy clearly explains the essentials covered in an introductory college-level course. Written by an award-winning author, this practical guide offers beginners an easy way to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy. - Back cover.