A perennial bestseller--200,000 copies sold in previous editions--now extensively updated

For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised with over 100 new photos and illustrations, including a full-color insert; reviews of the newest telescopes and spacecraft; and an overview of the best astronomy Web sites. Packed with valuable tables, charts, and star and moon maps, this guide covers the essentials of an introductory college-level astronomy course, while letting self-learners proceed at their own pace.

Dinah L. Moche, PhD (Rye, NY), is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the City University of New York and an award-winning author and lecturer. Her books have sold over ten million copies in seven languages.