Book Description
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. --Ce texte fait référence à lédition Broché .
