outer space

Discusses the huge outer planets of our solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Discusses the planets, moons, suns, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets of the solar system, their features and movements, and man's exploration of them.

Discusses some of the lesser-known astronomical phenomena such as meteorites, asteroids, tektites, zodiacal light, solar wind, and cosmic rays.

Takes a look at the evolution of the solar system, focusing on the earth and what makes it unique from other planets. Utilizes new information learned from space probes and takes into account the theory of plate tectonics.

Profusely illustrated text charts the course of man in space. Highlights major events of the past and points to possible future developments.

Contains the latest official maps of the planets and their satellites.

Presents a guide to the solar system, featuring photographs, illustrations, and descriptions of the solar system as a whole, the sun, each of the nine planets, comets, asteroids, and meteorites, and includes a glossary and references.

Explores our sun and planets, how stars are made, and includes a special section on Halley's comet.