Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy

De Pree, Christopher; Axelrod Ph.D., Alan

ISBN 10: 0028621204 / ISBN 13: 9780028621203

Published by Alpha, 1998

About this Item

Fast Free Shipping â Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Seller Inventory # GWV.0028621204.G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy
• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028621204
• ISBN 13: 9780028621203
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Consumer guide to modern astronomy, with steps for taking up astronomy as a hobby, or seriously. Gives tips for buying and using cutting-edge telescopes, and guides for exploring the skies. Includes information about the International Space Station. Softcover. From the Back Cover The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Astronomy, 2E is the most comprehensive astronomy book for beginners, covering: the history of space exploration, our solar system, galaxy, and beyond, tools of the trade-including equipment available for amateurs, and exciting, controversial topics such as the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the Big Bang theory.

From the Back Cover

You're no idiot, of course. You can tell a shooting star when you see one, spot the Big Dipper, and name all the astronauts from the first moon landing. But when it comes to understanding astronomy, you feel like you're lost in space. Don't go supernova yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy tells you all you need to know about astronomy, from its fascinating beginnings to today's newsworthy discoveries. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you'll find: