Teach Yourself: Astronomy

Goal: fundamental understanding.

Content:
- Understand and apply core principles
- Explore the subject in depth
- Fill the gaps in your knowledge

Are you interested in astronomy but don't know where to start? Are you an amateur astronomer wanting to play a role in this important science? Do you want to know the basic facts?

This book offers a practical answer to all your astronomy questions. It will help you to discover how to observe the Sun, Moon, planets and other bodies and introduce you to all that you can see with the naked eye and inexpensive equipment. Extensively illustrated throughout, the book also contains a selection of photographs from Patrick Moore's private collection.