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    Astronomy Demystified by Gibilisco, Stan;

    Series: Demystified;

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    Product details:

    • Publisher McGraw Hill
    • Date of Publication 16 September 2002

    • ISBN 9780071384278
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages575 pages
    • Size 233x182x26 mm
    • Weight 1007 g
    • Language English
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    Short description:

    Quick and easy math, fundamentals, and general concepts involved in astronomy

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    Long description:

    Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.


    THE FAST AND PAINLESS WAY TO GRASP THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASIC ASTRONOMY . . . WITHOUT FORMAL TRAINING

    Want to master astronomy or aerospace engineering but are intimidated by the complex formulas and equations? Tried other self-teaching guides but were turned off by the dry, complicated presentation? Problem solved! Astronomy Demystified is a totally different, very entertaining, and amazingly effective way to learn the mathematics, fundamentals, and general concepts of astronomy.

    With Astronomy Demystified, you ease into the subject one simple step at a time ? at your own speed. Unlike most other books on the topic, general concepts are presented first ? and the details follow. In order to make the learning process as clear and simple as possible, heavy-duty math, formulas, and equations are kept at a minimum.

    THIS UNIQUE, SELF-TEACHING TEXT OFFERS:
    * Questions at the end of every chapter and section to reinforce learning and pinpoint your weaknesses
    * A 100-question final exam for self-assessment
    * Tips on how to get the most out of observational tools such as binoculars and telescopes
    * Discussion of the special problems associated with observing the sky at ?invisible wavelengths? 
    * An easy way to understand the math involved in astronomy

    Simple enough for a beginner but comprehensive enough for an advanced student, Astronomy Demystified is your short cut to understanding the heavens.



    Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.


    THE FAST AND PAINLESS WAY TO GRASP THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASIC ASTRONOMY . . . WITHOUT FORMAL TRAINING

    Want to master astronomy or aerospace engineering but are intimidated by the complex formulas and equations? Tried other self-teaching guides but were turned off by the dry, complicated presentation? Problem solved! Astronomy Demystified is a totally different, very entertaining, and amazingly effective way to learn the mathematics, fundamentals, and general concepts of astronomy.

    With Astronomy Demystified, you ease into the subject one simple step at a time ? at your own speed. Unlike most other books on the topic, general concepts are presented first ? and the details follow. In order to make the learning process as clear and simple as possible, heavy-duty math, formulas, and equations are kept at a minimum.

    THIS UNIQUE, SELF-TEACHING TEXT OFFERS:
    * Questions at the end of every chapter and section to reinforce learning and pinpoint your weaknesses
    * A 100-question final exam for self-assessment
    * Tips on how to get the most out of observational tools such as binoculars and telescopes
    * Discussion of the special problems associated with observing the sky at ?invisible wavelengths? 
    * An easy way to understand the math involved in astronomy

    Simple enough for a beginner but comprehensive enough for an advanced student, Astronomy Demystified is your short cut to understanding the heavens.

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    Table of Contents:

    Preface

    Acknowledgments

    PART ONE: THE SKY

    Chapter 1: Coordinating the Heavens

    Chapter 2: Stars Constellations

    Chapter 3: The Sky "Down Under"

    Chapter 4: The Moon and the Sun

    Test: Part One

    PART TWO: THE PLANETS

    Chapter 5: Mercury and Venus

    Chapter 6: Mars

    Chapter 7: The Outer Planets

    Chapter 8: An Extraterrestrial Visitor's Analysis of Earth

    Test: Part Two

    PART THREE: SOLAR SYSTEM DYNAMICS

    Chapter 9: Evolution of the Solar System

    Chapter 10: Major Moons of the Outer Planets

    Chapter 11: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors

    Chapter 12: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Test: Part Three

    PART FOUR: BEYOND OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

    Chapter 13: Stars and Nebulae

    Chapter 14: Extreme Objects in Our Galaxy

    Chapter 15: Galaxies and Quasars

    Chapter 16: Special and General Relativity

    Test: Part Four

    PART FIVE: SPACE OBSERVATION AND TRAVEL

    Chapter 17: Optics and Telescopes

    Chapter 18: Observing the Invisible

    Chapter 19: Traveling and Living in Space

    Chapter 20: Your Home Observatory

    Test: Part Five

    Final Exam

    Answers to Quiz, Test, and Exam Questions

    Suggested Additional Reading and Reference

    Index

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