Top 10 Best "Astronomy" Books

NightWatch

Terence Dickinson
Adolf Schaller
Victor Costanzo
Roberta Cooke
Glenn LeDrew

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Astronomy

Eric Chaisson
Steve McMillan

Astronomy

Astronomy

Key Benefit: For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. With Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide, Sixth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awakenreaders to the universe around them. Thoroughly updated, the revised edition focuses on the process of scientific discovery and scientific method, making "how we know what we know" a more integral part of the book with attention to clearly and concisely presenting scientific terms to the non-sciencereader. The authors incorporate three themes in this briefer version of their two textbooks; process of science, the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking and visualization, and is now available with a custom tailored leading-edge technology program. The Sixth Edition features an even greater focus on the process of science, MasteringAstronomy, ™ and a dedicated myeBook. Key Topics: Charting the Heavens : The Foundations of Astronomy, The Copernican Revolution: The Birth of...

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Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas

Roger W. Sinnott

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Astronomy For Dummies

Stephen P. Maran

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Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)

Edward E. Prather
Tim P. Slater
Jeff Adams
Gina Brissenden
CAPER

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The Backyard Astronomer's Guide

Terence Dickinson
Alan Dyer

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Astronomy

Eric Chaisson
Steve McMillan

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, 4th Edition

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

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Basher Astronomy

Simon Basher
Dan Green

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History of Astronomy

George Forbes

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Astronomy

Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling astronomy guide

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 and graphics. Features over 80 new photos and illustrations, including a full-color insert Reviews the newest telescopes and spacecraft Includes an overview of the best astronomy Web sites Written by award-winning author Dinah Moch?

Packed with valuable tables, charts, and star and moon maps, this user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and start observing the night sky. The book includes objectives, reviews, and self-tests, and can be used on its own as a self-teaching guide or as a supplement to astronomy course materials.

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Astronomy

Dinah L. Moche

Astronomy

Astronomy

Eric Chaisson
Steve McMillan

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