Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide

by Dinah L. Moché
Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide cover
Good Books rating 4.47
Science and Innovation
Technical
  • ID: 3553
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-18
  • ISBN: 9780470481462
  • Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
  • Published: 2009-10-22
  • Reviews: 3

Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has been a trusted companion for stargazers for generations. This revised Seventh Edition brings the wonders of the universe to life with the latest discoveries, over 100 new graphics and photos, and interactive learning features. It simplifies technical concepts without the need for mathematics, making it accessible for beginners. The book also includes five beginner's Star and Moon maps for practical stargazing./n/nWritten by Dinah L. Moché, Ph.D., a renowned Professor of Physics and Astronomy, this guide is designed to be both educational and engaging. It features learning goals, reviews, self-tests, and answers to help readers grasp the material quickly. With web site addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources online, this book is a comprehensive tool for anyone interested in exploring the night sky.

Reviews
AIP Publishing · Stephen P. Reynolds · 2001-05-01
fantastic 4.70

This review highlights the book's thorough revision and full-color inserts as significant improvements. It is considered a comprehensive and successful beginner's guide.

This review highlights the book's thorough revision and the addition of full-color inserts as significant improvements. The reviewer considers it one of the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books on the market. The updates and new features make it a valuable resource for those starting their journey into astronomy.

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    "Now in full color and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market."

    "This edition has been updated completely and features amazing new discoveries and the latest developments such as the Neptune flyby and the Hubble space telescope."

    "Excellent . . . provides a comprehensive and successful beginner's guide to astronomy."

Goodreads · 1988-01-01
excellent 4.50

This book is praised for its lively and up-to-date account of astronomy principles and current research. It is considered an engaging and accessible introduction to the subject.

This book has been widely appreciated for its lively and up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy. Many readers find it an engaging and accessible introduction to the subject, making complex concepts understandable. The inclusion of current research adds a dynamic element, keeping the content relevant and exciting. It's a great resource for anyone looking to dive into astronomy without feeling overwhelmed.

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    "A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current field of research."

    "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy."

    "Excellent . . . provides a comprehensive and successful beginner's guide to astronomy."

Harvard ADS · 1988-01-01
good 4.20

This book is described as a comprehensive and systematic guide to basic astronomy. It is noted for its interesting and carefully paced approach.

This book is often described as a comprehensive and systematic guide to basic astronomy. It's noted for its interesting and carefully paced approach, making it suitable for those who wish to learn the rudiments of the science. The book's structure and content are praised for being both thorough and engaging, ensuring that readers can grasp fundamental concepts without feeling rushed.

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    "This is a compendium of basic astronomy for those who wish to learn the rudiments of the science in an interesting, carefully paced, and systematic manner."

    "A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current field of research."

    "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy."

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