Book description
An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updated
From 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. Stephen P. Maran
, PhD, is a 36-year veteran of the space program who has worked on
numerous NASA projects, including the Hubble Space Telescope. He is the
press officer of the American Astronomical Society.
