This textbook is an adequate basic astronomy text that covers all of the bases and as might be expected and has many updates reflecting recent research in the field. There is a website available to the owners of this book that has really cool photography, demonstrations, animations, and illustrations - it really compliments the book. (

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Mendoza | Aug 9, 2007 |

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Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0131007270, Paperback)

A brief, introductory astronomy book designed for readers with little or no scientific background, A Beginner's Guide uses an exceptionally clear writing style. The authors present a broad view of astronomy without complex mathematics, yet the book discusses important concepts without simplification. The book's organization follows the popular and effective “Earth-Out” progression, starting with our planet and then moving through the solar system. A study of the Sun as a model star follows, then the book covers the Milky Way Galaxy, cosmology, and the universe as a whole. Because of its easy-to-read yet comprehensive coverage of astronomy, this book can serve as excellent reference material for those readers interested in learning about our universe.

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