Astronomy Demystified

- Authors
- Gibilisco, Stan
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Tags
- science
- ISBN
- 9780071412131
- Date
- 2002-08-23T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 6.58 MB
- Lang
- en
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.