OverviewrnThe fun and easy way to explore the night skyrnrnDo you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf? From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring updated star maps, charts, and an insert with gorgeous full-color photographs, Astronomy For Dummies provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the night sky. Plus, this new edition also gives you the latest theories, explanations, and insights into the basic workings of the universe.rnrnIncludes updated schedules of coming eclipses of the Sun and Moon and a revised planetary appendixrnCovers recent discoveries in space, such as water on the Moon and Pluto's demotion from planet statusrnCollects new websites