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Astronomy - (Peterson First Guide) 2nd Edition by Jay M Pasachoff (Paperback)

Name: Astronomy - (Peterson First Guide) 2nd Edition by Jay M Pasachoff (Paperback)
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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, Star 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.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.32 Inches (H) x 3.9 Inches (W) x .13 Inches (D)

Weight: .31 Pounds

Suggested Age: 13-17 Years

Number of Pages: 128

Genre: Nature

Sub-Genre: Star Observation

Series Title: Peterson First Guide

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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