Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition

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Now with a full-color insert and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner’s astronomy books in the market. 
“One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy.” —The Strolling Astronomer 
For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has 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:Website addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources onlineTechnical ideas made simple without mathematicsA beautiful updated full-color, glossy insert with spectacular imagesAn interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learning
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trade Paper Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ Eighth
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1620459906
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1620459904
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #26,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Astronomy & Astrophysics #39 in Astronomy (Books)
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