Download PDF ASTRONOMY A Self Teaching Guide Seventh Edition by Dinah L. Moché

Sinopsis

On a clear night in a place where the sky is really dark, you can see about 2000 stars with your unaided eye. You can look trillions of kilometers into space and peer thousands of years back into the distant past.

As you gaze at the stars you may wonder: What is the pattern or meaning of the starry heavens? What is my place in the vast cosmos? You are not alone in asking these questions. The beauty and mystery of space have always fascinated people.

Astronomy is the oldest science—and the newest. Exciting discoveries are being made today with the most sophisticated tools and techniques ever available. Yet dedicated amateurs can still make important contributions.

This book will teach you the basic concepts of astronomy and space exploration. You will more fully enjoy observing the stars as your knowledge and understanding grow. You will be better able to surf the Web and to read more on topics that intrigue you, from ancient astronomy to the latest astrophysical theories and spaceflights.

Content

1. Chapter 1 Understanding the Starry Sky 
2. Chapter 2 Light and Telescopes 
3. Chapter 3 The Stars 
4. Chapter 4 The Sun 
5. Chapter 5 Stellar Evolution 
6. Chapter 6 Galaxies 
7. Chapter 7 The Universe 
8. Chapter 8 Exploring the Solar System 
9. Chapter 9 The Planets 
10. Chapter 10 The Moon 
11. Chapter 11 Comets, Meteors, and Meteorites 
12. Chapter 12 Life on Other Worlds?

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