Astronomy
A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition
What's it about
Ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could decipher its secrets? This guide is your personal roadmap to the cosmos. Unlock the mysteries of stars, planets, and galaxies, and finally understand the universe—no telescope or prior knowledge required. You'll learn how to identify constellations from your own backyard, grasp the life cycle of a star from birth to black hole, and explore the latest discoveries about distant worlds and dark matter. This self-teaching guide makes complex astronomy simple, turning your curiosity into genuine cosmic understanding.
Meet the author
Dinah L. Moché was an award-winning professor of physics and astronomy whose work, supported by NASA and the National Science Foundation, brought the universe to millions. Her passion for making complex science accessible led her to create this bestselling guide, which has been translated into nine languages. Moché's legacy is her unique ability to empower anyone to explore the cosmos, turning stargazers into knowledgeable observers of the night sky, a mission she pursued throughout her celebrated career.
What's it about
Ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could decipher its secrets? This guide is your personal roadmap to the cosmos. Unlock the mysteries of stars, planets, and galaxies, and finally understand the universe—no telescope or prior knowledge required. You'll learn how to identify constellations from your own backyard, grasp the life cycle of a star from birth to black hole, and explore the latest discoveries about distant worlds and dark matter. This self-teaching guide makes complex astronomy simple, turning your curiosity into genuine cosmic understanding.
Meet the author
Dinah L. Moché was an award-winning professor of physics and astronomy whose work, supported by NASA and the National Science Foundation, brought the universe to millions. Her passion for making complex science accessible led her to create this bestselling guide, which has been translated into nine languages. Moché's legacy is her unique ability to empower anyone to explore the cosmos, turning stargazers into knowledgeable observers of the night sky, a mission she pursued throughout her celebrated career.
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