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Astronomy Demystified

1st Edition

0071384278 · 9780071384278

By Stan Gibilisco

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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

Index

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THE FAST AND PAINLESS WAY TO GRASP THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASIC ASTRONOMY . . . WITHOUT FORMAL TRAINING

Want 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.