Astronomy For Dummies
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ISBN: 0764584650 / Publisher: For Dummies, May 2005
A beginner's guide to astronomy features information about the solar system as well as star maps and a monthly guide on locating the planets in the sky.
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An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updatedFrom asteroids to black holes, from quasars to white dwarfs, this new edition of Astronomy For Dummies takes backyard stargazers on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow explanations, this fact-filled guide gives readers a leg up on the basic principles of astronomy and shows how to get the most out of binoculars, telescopes, planetarium visits, and other fun astronomical activities. This updated edition includes an updated color signature and covers the many discoveries made in recent years, as well as new astronomy Web sites.
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