Featuring a full-color insert and extensive revisions, this comprehensive guide stands out as one of the most successful beginner's astronomy books available. It offers an accessible introduction to the wonders of the universe, making it ideal for newcomers eager to explore celestial phenomena. With updated content and visuals, readers can expect an engaging and informative experience that enhances their understanding of astronomy.
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 online ·Technical ideas made simple without mathematics ·A beautiful updated full-color, glossy insert with spectacular images ·An interactive format with learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers for fast learning
Answers such astronomical questions as "Why don't we fall off the earth?", "Can anybody go near the sun?", "Do stars shine forever?", and "Are there any space creatures?"