From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies—including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration—this resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 800 questions,...

Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to the planets, stars, and moons in our universe.

"For thousands of years, the stars, planets, Moon and Sun were central to religious and superstitious beliefs. Astronomy had its origins in the context of those beliefs. From this starting point, scientific thinking emerged as humans began to seek explanations for the existence of celestial bodies that did not rely on the supernatural. In the 17th century, the invention of the telescope marked a watershed, opening the heavens to scrutiny and revealing...

A reference book providing information on planetary science, modern astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. Includes over 1,100 charts, diagrams, and illustrations.

Briefly describes beliefs of astronomers from ancient times to 1609, when Galileo's discoveries through the telescope gave birth to modern astronomy.

Describes the sun's family of planets, moons, and comets based on information from space probes.

A field guide for amateur astronomers.

Introduces basic concepts about outer space, from the sun and the moon to the planets and space exploration.

Describes the Earth, the moon, the sun, the planets of the solar system, and other outer space phenomena, and discusses equipment used to explore outer space.