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"A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current field of research."-Science Digest For a quarter of a century, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has been making students and amateur stargazers alike feel at home among the stars. From stars,... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

From measuring the distance to planets and the size of stars to understanding black holes and the Big Bang, it's all covered here in a format that makes it easy for general readers (high-school level and up) to learn at their own pace. Updated to include the latest developments... Read Full Overview

From stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, this new edition of Astronomy brings the wonders of the cosmos to life, Offering a unique, successful self-teaching format, this practical, user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly... Read Full Overview

Feel at home among the stars with this acclaimed astronomy self-teaching guide . . . "A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current fields of research."-Science Digest "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders... Read Full Overview

Feel at home among the stars with this acclaimed astronomy self-teaching guide . . . "A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current fields of research."-Science Digest "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders... Read Full Overview

A new edition of a popular text that explains the basic principles of astronomy and space exploration. Completely updated to incorporate exciting new discoveries and current research. Self-instructional format permits students to progress at their own pace. Includes correlation... Read Full Overview