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100 1 _aMOCHE, Dinah L.,
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245 1 0 _aAstronomy :
_ba self-teaching guide /
_cDinah L. Mochi
250 _a5th ed.
260 _aN.Y. :
_bJohn Wiley,
_cc2000
300 _axi, 342 p. ;
_c26 cm.
505 0 _aList 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.
520 _aFrom 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.
650 0 _aAstronomy.
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