astronautics in astronomy

Describes how astronomers use telescopes and other instruments to study objects in the universe.

Discusses the moons and rings associated with various planets in the solar system including Earth's moon, Saturen's rings, and others.

Projects astronomical and astronautical possibilities for the future, such as huge telescopes, airplanes in space, a probe to the sun, and a landing on Mars.

Details the initiation of the Hubble Space Telescope in April 1990 and the repair and servicing missions which followed; explains the telescope's role in answering questions about the universe.

Describes the telescopes, rockets, satellites, and space probes by which humans have pursued unmanned exploration of outer space.

Text and photographs describe planets, stars, galaxies, quasars, and other phenomena in the universe.

Examines different aspects of outer space and our efforts to study and explore it, including constellations, voyages to the moon, the planets of the solar system, and galaxies.

Explores the stars and planets of our universe and probes the mysteries of outer space.

Explains the purpose of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, describes how it was made, and profiles the people who run it.

Presents discoveries, observations, and theories about the planets and other phenomena in our solar system and as well as in outer space, using text, illustrations, and photographs from NASA.