Publisher's Synopsis
The fun and easy way to explore the night sky
Do you know the difference between a red giant and 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, and an insert with gorgeous full-color photographs, Astronomy For Dummies provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the night sky.
- See the light get pointers on observing sky objects with and without optics, selecting binoculars and telescopes, and positioning yourself for optimal viewing
- Won´t you be my neighbor? take a tour of the collection of planets, moons, and planetary debris that orbits the Sun
- Meet some old sols find the best and brightest of the sky objects and enhance your connection to the universe by getting to know the life cycle of stars
- Ponder this explore thought-provoking concepts like the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the nature of dark matter and antimatter
Open the book and find:
- The difference between planets and stars
- Names of stars and constellations
- Terrific tools for observing the skies
- A tour of the solar system
- The scoop on the Big Bang theory and the evolution of the universe
- Full-color photos of spiral galaxies, nebulae, asteroids, and planets
- The 4-1-1 on black holes and quasars
- Astronomy clubs, websites, apps, and more
Learn to:
- Enjoy skywatching in your backyard
- Identify planets and stars
- Explore our solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond
- Understand the Big Bang, quasars, antimatter, and more
