Astronomy For Dummies

Product Description

The fun & easy way to explore the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant & a white dwarf? From asteroids to black holes, this easy?to?understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring updated star maps, charts, & an insert with gorgeous full?color photographs, Astronomy For Dummies provides an easy?to?follow introduction to the night sky. Plus, this new edition also gives you the latest theories, explanations, & insights into the basic workings of the universe.

Includes:: updated schedules of coming eclipses of the Sun & Moon & a revised planetary appendix Covers recent discoveries in space, such as water on the Moon & Pluto's demotion from "planet" status Collects new websites, lists of telescope motels, sky?watching guides, & suggestions for beginner's telescopes & suppliers Brings you up?tospeed on the latest social trends & personal technology, such as stargazing mobile apps, NASA video, & the prevalence of " Citizen Science" networks Whether you're an amateur astronomer, space enthusiast, or enrolled in a first year astronomy course, Astronomy For Dummies has you covered.