Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition

It’s like getting the most important notes from an entire semester of college. Great resource that’s well organized and easy to read.

I am a Biology Professor and I am learning Astronomy as a hobby. I've read countless books on Astronomy, but not a workbook. I love this book!!! I'm on the 3rd chapter of the book, and as of now I've don all the exercises up to this point. Yeah, I couldn't wait 'til I was done to give the review, and that's how excited I am about this book! I read all the reviews about this book before I purchased it. The reviewers who gave it low ratings due to the math or having to know prior scientific knowledge are correct. They are not lying. It helps to know the basics on metric conversions and knowing how to manipulate formulas.Most people hate math! I learned to respect it because math confirms everything, and math helps you to understand science better. I encourage you not to skip through the math without giving it a try. It will help you to understand the sky, your telescope, light waves and your lenses much better. The more you understand, the deeper your appreciation will be for the science of astronomy even if you're only doing it for a hobby (and it aint that serious).When I began the hobby of astronomy 10 ten years ago, I would skip through the math. I wanted to see the planets and the moon and call it a day. Now I want to know everything!!!! Since I've become more hungry for knowledge, I love astronomy that much more!Buy this book. Everything is well explained. Take your time with it. You will feel more empowered and more confident in the science.

Very good book. My 5 year old son enjoys it too. Only complaint; I wish the images were not B&W but colorful.

If you are more interested in a book for observing the stars and the planets this may not be a great book. It is more on the intricate information on the scientific nature of our galaxy. Although interesting a lot of information, think about a Science Class, I do not want to know. If you are a want to be Astronomer this book would be perfect.I like the book Astronomy for Dummies, 4th addition.... it is a gold mine of information for those that want to observe the Sun Moon and Stars...

Written well with plenty of tables and graphics to help you learn faster.

The "Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition" is a very good book for the viewing of the night sky!

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When I read the reviews about this book I assumed it was a fairly simple self teaching guide, however it is far from that.I am familiar with astronomy so the book was not for me, it was more for my wife. When I received and reviewed the book, it was not as simple as I had hoped. Not that my wife is a simple minded person either, but the book is based on someone who should have prior knowledge of astronomy rather than a beginner.I would not recommend this book as a self teaching guide, in fact I would not recommend this book at all. Save your money or buy Night Watch which is an EXCELLENT beginners book to astronomy.