How long does it take to read Astronomy for Dummies?
Stephen P. Maran
Astronomy for Dummies by Stephen P. Maran takes about 6 hours 36 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 6 hours 36 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2010. 360 pages, about 99,000 words.
14 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 11 hours |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 6 hours 36 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 4 hours 8 minutes |
The page count is the median across 11 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe, and provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the night sky.
Subjects: Popular works, Astronomy, Exploration, Planets
