A Little Course in Astronomy

by Robert Dinwiddie

Ever wanted to learn more about astronomy but don't know where to begin? Learn step-by-step with A Little Course in Astronomy, part of the popular series of learning guides from DK that explain everything and assume nothing. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home.

A Little Course in Astronomy takes you from complete beginner to being able to identify stars, planets and other objects in space. Start simple by studying the Moon, build on your skills to find constellations and observe the solar system to see the Milky Way, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and you can learn by doing with sections on locating and observing stars, planets and constellations and choosing and using equipment like planispheres, binoculars and telescopes. A Little Course in Astronomy will show you how to succeed at your new skill in no time.

Genres: Astronomy, Science, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

Published January 16, 2014

Reviews

[ENIGMATICAMENTE · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Curso básico de... Astronomía" es una cuidada obra para comenzar a comprender lo que tenemos cada noche cuando levantamos la mirada al cielo. El libro se divide en tres niveles de dificultad ( primeros pasos, seguir avanzando y llegar más lejos) lo que lo convierte en un gran recurso para principiantes como para personas ya iniciadas en el tema. Destacan sus ilustraciones y dibujos, los cuales ayudan en todo momento a entender el concepto o la idea que se está tratando en el texto (véase por ejemplo a página 89 sobre el centro de gravedad común).

Desde mi punto de vista, se trata de una gran obra que merece tener siempre a mano para resolver aquellas preguntas (más básicas) de esta increíble ciencia. Lo que más me ha gustado del libro es su división por niveles, lo que te permite progresar paulatinamente en el conocimiento de observación del cielo.

[Stasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nicely done.

[Ella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fascinating and interesting read.
Good to read some non-fiction for a change.

[Emily Chan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book talks about astronomy basics. Astronomy is one of my favourite part of science and in this book, it talked about constellations, the moon's phases and eclipses, the Milky Way, planets, stars, rings, etc. The book gave a lot of interesting yet useful facts, and there were detailed descriptions. A really nice book.

[Lore · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's one of those books that every amateur/beginner astronomer needs to read. It has lots of images, interesting facts and useful drawings. Although I've read several books for the amateur astronomer, this one helped me understand some basic concepts. So for that, it gets a 4-star rating from me.