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Astronomy - A Self-Teaching Guide Eighth Edition - cover

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Astronomy - A Self-Teaching Guide Eighth Edition

Dinah L. Moche

Publisher: Wiley

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Summary

Now in full color 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 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
Available since: 07/22/2014.

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