Astronomy: The Universe, Equipment, Stars and Planets, Monthly Guides (Eyewitness Companions Guides)

Presenting a series of innovative visual manuals on a wide variety of popular subjects, these richly illustrated companions offers detailed cutaway views, maps, specially commissioned photographs, informative captions, and a fact-filled text as they cover the basics of different topics of interest.

a History Of Discovery

Trace The History Of Astronomy, From The Earliest Human Civilizations To The Present Day.

our Neighborhood In Space

tour The Solar System, Using A Unique Visual Guide Illustrated With The Most Recent Images Of The Planets.

the Definitive Visual Guide

use The Star Charts And The Guide To The Constellations To Find Your Way Around The Night Sky And Locate Stars, Galaxies, And Other Objects.

gaze At The Universe

find Out How To Observe The Night Sky Using The Naked Eye, Binoculars, And Telescopes.

mary Ellen Snodgrass - Kliatt

a Masterful Introduction To The Heavens, Ridpath's Work Resonates With The Beauty, Complexity, And Majesty Of His Subject. Page After Page Of Drawings, Illustrations, Charts, Maps And Sidebars Provides Readers With Material To Study And Ponder. The Intricate Presentation Of Constellations Ties Star Lore To Current Telescopic And Satellite Examination Of Star Patterns. We See How The Earth Is Viewed From Deep Space. An Almanac Encourages Stargazers To Look For The Changing Panoply Of Astral Bodies Year-round. A Three-page Glossary Clarifies Such Astrophysical Terms As Precession, Corona, And Nebula. Highly Recommended For School And Public Libraries. (eyewitness Companions). Kliatt Codes: J—recommended For Junior High School Students. 2006, Dk, 300p. Illus. Index., Ages 12 To 15.

CONTENTS 10 history 16 The beginnings of astronomy 17 The rise of astrophysics 23 Our place in the universe 25 Into orbit 27 The race to the Moon 29 Shuttles and stations 31 Exploring the solar system 35 Unlocking the stars 37 Pushing the limits 39 the universe 44 The structure of the universe 47 The Big Bang 49 The first stars and galaxies 53 The expanding universe 55 The fate of the universe 57 Star classification 61 Stellar life cycles 63 Multiple stars and clusters 71 Variable stars 73 Galaxies 75 Planets of other stars 80 Our solar system 83 The Sun 85 Mercury 91 Venus 93 Earth 95 The Moon 97 Mars 103 Jupiter 109 Saturn 113 Uranus 117 Neptune 119 Pluto 121 Comets and meteors 123 Asteroids and meteorites 125 the night sky 128 Observation 130 The appearance of the sky 131 Finding your way 135 Starting observing 137 Binoculars 139 Telescope astronomy 141 Astrophotography 145 Mapping the sky 149 Understanding the charts 151 Glossary 291 Index 294 9780756617332 Dk Pub From origins of the universe to exploration of outer galaxies, this is the essential handbook for the amateur astronomer. Now is your chance to trace the history of astronomy, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day. Tour the Solar System, using a unique visual guide illustrated with the most recent images of the planets. This definitive visual guide will show you star charts and the guide to constellations to find your way around the night sky and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. Profiles 88 constellations and a month-by-month guide 300+ star chart Includes latest equipment Helps you discover the history and origins of the universe and observe the stars and galaxies, with over 100 star charts and profiles of 88 constellations. Including a month-by-month guide to highlights of the night sky, this title is for enthusiasts Presents an overview of astronomy, providing information on the solar system, galaxies, stars, meteors, comets, and the technology that enhances the understanding of the science of space The book traces the history of astronomy, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day, plus a description of what the interested person can see in the night sky.