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Astronomy - (Peterson First Guide) 2nd Edition by Jay M Pasachoff (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Peterson First Guide to Astronomy provides an introduction to astronomy for beginners, featuring photographs taken from the MESSENGER spacecraft and predictions for meteor showers, comets, and eclipses.
- 128 Pages
- Nature, Sky Observation
- Series Name: Peterson First Guide
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About the Book
An updated concise field guide to the stars, planets, and the universe.Book Synopsis
The Peterson First Guide to Astronomy provides an introduction to astronomy for beginners, featuring photographs taken from the MESSENGER spacecraft and predictions for meteor showers, comets, and eclipses. The book encourages readers to go out into the field, using the maps that show the positions of the stars throughout the year as a guide. This edition maintains the easy-to-use condensed format of the original, and makes it easy to proceed to the full-fledged Peterson Field Guide to Stars and Planets for more in-depth information.
About the Author
JAY M. PASACHOFF is the field memorial professor of astronomy and the chair of the astronomy department at Williams College. He is the author of the Peterson Field Guide to Stars and Planets and numerous other books on astronomy, weather, and more.Dimensions (Overall): 7.32 Inches (H) x 3.9 Inches (W) x .13 Inches (D)
Weight: .31 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-17 Years
Series Title: Peterson First Guide
Sub-Genre: Sky Observation
Genre: Nature
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Mariner Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Jay M Pasachoff
Language: English
Street Date: September 2, 2014
TCIN: 93508022
UPC: 9780544165625
Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-5435
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.31 pounds
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