The Complete Idiots Guide To Astronomy

Author : Christopher Gordon De Pree
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592572199
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy written by Christopher Gordon De Pree and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astronomy is an ancient science on the cutting edge. Although it's been around for more than 5,500 years, astronomers say that we've learned more than 90 percent of what we know about the universe in just the last 50 years. Of this body of knowledge, a disproportionate amount has been acquired in the past decade, with each new year yielding more information than the last. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, Third Edition, covers these new advances and discoveries and is repositioned to focus more on exciting, cutting-edge cosmology topics and less on backyard astronomy.

Author : Christopher De Pree, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101221941
Total Pages : 638 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, 2e written by Christopher De Pree, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astronomy is a science as old as the stars! With The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Astronomy, Second Edition, learn: • Fascinating facts while taking a tour of our solar system, our galaxy, and beyond • Idiot-proof steps for buying and using today’s cutting-edge telescopes • Tips and tricks to guide you when exploring the skies

Author : Jay M. Pasachoff
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592570744
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Sun written by Jay M. Pasachoff and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb

Author : Gary Moring
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028642420
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Theories of the Universe written by Gary Moring and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at religious, philosophical, and scientific theories surrounding the nature and origin of the universe, covering such topics as the Big bang theory, general relativity, quantum theory, evolution, and creationism.

Author : Steve Miller
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440652031
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything written by Steve Miller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.

Author : Stephen P. Maran
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9780764551550
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astronomy For Dummies written by Stephen P. Maran and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1999 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For as long as there have been people, men and women have looked up into the night sky and wondered about the nature of the cosmos. Without the benefit of science to provide answers, they relied on myth and superstition to help them make sense of what they saw. Lucky for us, we live at a time when regular folks, equipped with nothing more than their naked eyes, can look up into the night sky and gain admittance to infinite wonders. If you know what to look for, you can make out planets, stars, galaxies , and even galactic clusters comprising hundreds of millions of stars and spanning millions of light-years. Astronomy For Dummies tells you what you need to know to make sense of the world above us. Written by one of the most well-known astronomers in the world, this fun, fact-filled ,and accessible guide fills you in on the basic principles of astronomy and tells you how to: Identify planets and stars Explore our solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond Understand the Big Bang, quasars, antimatter, black holes, and more Join the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Get the most out of planetarium visits Make more sense out of space missions From asteroids to black holes, quasars to white dwarfs, Astronomy For Dummies takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow explanations it gives you a leg up on the basic science of the universe. Topics covered include: Observing the night sky, with and without optics Selecting binoculars and telescopes and positioning yourself for the best view Meteors, comets, and man-made moons Touring our solar system and becoming familiar with the planets, asteroids, and near Earth objects Our Sun, stars, galaxies, black holes and quasars SETI and planets revolving around other suns Dark matter and antimatter The Big Bang and the evolutions of the universe You might think the cosmos is a vast and mysterious place, but Astronomy For Dummies will make it seem as friendly and familiar as your own backyard.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028633794
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Revolution written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're no idiot, of course. You know the American Revolution started when those guys in Boston threw some tea off a boat. Or was it when Paul Revere made his famous ride? Let's face it: when it comes to knowing about our nation's struggle for independence, our grade-school memories are about as trustworthy as Benedict Arnold. Don't blush red (or white, or blue) yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Revolution is an authoritative overview of the conflict, filled with little-known facts that will enlighten even the most educated history buff. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:

Author : Madeline Gerwick-Brodeur
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780028639697
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astrology written by Madeline Gerwick-Brodeur and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers insights into the effects of the zodiac on personality, relationships, occupations, and the world.

Author : Gary Moring
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Complete Idiot's Guide to Theories of the Universe written by Gary Moring and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gary Moring
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592571857
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Einstein written by Gary Moring and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offer a basic introduction to physics and explains Einstein's scientific theories in laymen's terms, including his theory of general relativity and exploration of quantum mechanics.