{"product_id":"astronomy-a-self-teaching-guide-paperback","title":"Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDinah L. Moché\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow with a full-color insert and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market. \u003cbr\u003e\"One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy.\" \u003cem\u003e--The Strolling Astronomer\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a generation, \u003cem\u003eAstronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide \u003c\/em\u003ehas introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries. Updated with the latest, most accurate information, new online resources, and more than 100 new graphics and photos, this Eighth Edition features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eWebsite addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources online\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnical ideas made simple without mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA beautiful updated full-color, glossy insert with spectacular images\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstronomy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Self-Teaching Guide \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventh Edition \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinah L. Moch?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover The Wonders of the night sky with this bestselling Astronomy Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, \"Astronomy\" has introduced hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to the secrets of the universe. A unique, successful self-teaching format makes it easy for you to quickly grasp basic principles and keep up with contemporary discoveries. You can use this user-friendly book alone or with a textbook, modules, Internet-based or distance-learning course, computer software, telescope manual, or as a handy reference. Updated with the latest, most accurate information and more than 100 new graphics and photos, this \"Seventh Edition\" features: Web site addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources onlineTechnical ideas made simple without mathematicsA beautiful new full-color, glossy insert with spectacular astro-imagesAn interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learningFive beginners Star and Moon maps for fun stargazing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for previous editions of \"Astronomy\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"The Strolling Astronomer\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Excellent . . . provides stimulating reading and actively involves the reader in astronomy.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"The Reflector\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinah L. Moche, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the City University of New York. An award-winning author and lecturer, her books have sold over ten million copies in seven languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 388\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 22, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770627195168,"sku":"9781620459904","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1c5eb9ba039a628309d7d9f3d5122bcd_c9422aa2-e666-4736-8d18-33758f275597.webp?v=1780375593","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/astronomy-a-self-teaching-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}