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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. THE FAST AND PAINLESS WAY TO GRASP THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASIC ASTRONOMY . . . WITHOUT FORMAL TRAININGWant to master astronomy or aerospace engineering but are intimidated by the complex formulas and equations? Tried other self-teaching guides but were turned off by the dry, complicated presentation? Problem solved! Astronomy Demystified is a totally different, very entertaining, and amazingly effective way to learn the mathematics, fundamentals, and general concepts of astronomy. With Astronomy Demystified, you ease into the subject one simple step at a time – at your own speed. Unlike most other books on the topic, general concepts are presented first – and the details follow. In order to make the learning process as clear and simple as possible, heavy-duty math, formulas, and equations are kept at a minimum. THIS UNIQUE, SELF-TEACHING TEXT OFFERS: * Questions at the end of every chapter and section to reinforce learning and pinpoint your weaknesses * A 100-question final exam for self-assessment * Tips on how to get the most out of observational tools such as binoculars and telescopes * Discussion of the special problems associated with observing the sky at “invisible wavelengths”  * An easy way to understand the math involved in astronomy Simple enough for a beginner but comprehensive enough for an advanced student, Astronomy Demystified is your short cut to understanding the heavens.

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Author:   Stan Gibilisco
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 18.30cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.007kg
ISBN:  

9780071384278

ISBN 10:   0071384278
Pages:   575
Publication Date:   16 September 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments PART ONE: THE SKY Chapter 1: Coordinating the Heavens Chapter 2: Stars Constellations Chapter 3: The Sky ""Down Under"" Chapter 4: The Moon and the Sun Test: Part One PART TWO: THE PLANETS Chapter 5: Mercury and Venus Chapter 6: Mars Chapter 7: The Outer Planets Chapter 8: An Extraterrestrial Visitor's Analysis of Earth Test: Part Two PART THREE: SOLAR SYSTEM DYNAMICS Chapter 9: Evolution of the Solar System Chapter 10: Major Moons of the Outer Planets Chapter 11: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors Chapter 12: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life Test: Part Three PART FOUR: BEYOND OUR SOLAR SYSTEM Chapter 13: Stars and Nebulae Chapter 14: Extreme Objects in Our Galaxy Chapter 15: Galaxies and Quasars Chapter 16: Special and General Relativity Test: Part Four PART FIVE: SPACE OBSERVATION AND TRAVEL Chapter 17: Optics and Telescopes Chapter 18: Observing the Invisible Chapter 19: Traveling and Living in Space Chapter 20: Your Home Observatory Test: Part Five Final Exam Answers to Quiz, Test, and Exam Questions Suggested Additional Reading and Reference Index

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Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics, The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing, and The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, as well as over 20 other technical books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a ""Best Reference Book of the 1980s"" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a ""Best Reference of 1996.""

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