The Astronomy Handbook (The Ultimate Guide to Observing and Understanding Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Universe)

The Astronomy Handbook, by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, is the indispensable, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or need to know about space, including:

• the stars and the constellations
• planets
• comets
• eclipses
• galaxies
• black holes
• exoplanets
• and much more

It also offers an excellent education for every amateur astronomer, including detailed and practical information on how to:

• locate and track the movements of the constellations throughout the year
• view the planets and the cosmos
• select the best equipment to use, including telescopes and cameras
• photograph objects in space

Schilling provides a fascinating history of astronomy, as well as clear and accessible explanations of binary, variable, and neutron stars; black holes and gamma-ray bursts; the formation and structure of galaxies; dark matter; and extraterrestrial life.The Astronomy Handbook is a primordial soup-to-nuts guide to the cosmos and an essential reference for every student of the universe. 

This book title, The Astronomy Handbook (The Ultimate Guide to Observing and Understanding Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Universe), ISBN: 9780762486502, by Govert Schilling, published by Running Press (May 28, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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