Couper, Heather

"'The Universe Explained' gives scientific answers to 185 of the most popular questions about astronomy in a lightly humorous question-and-answer format. 'The Universe Explained' answers questions about space travel; telescopes; the solar system; comets, asteroids and meteors; stars; black holes; the Milky Way and other galaxies; the Big Bang and space and time. As well, the possibility of life beyond our planet is explored with up-to-date space discoveries; as well as debunking persistent myths and legends"--Provided by publisher.

Uses photographs and illustrations to look at the planets and their terrain.

Discusses the origins and behavior of cosmic debris, such as shooting stars, meteors, meteorites, and comets.

An overview of the planets, moons, and other bodies of the solar system, as well as distant stars, galaxies, and other celestial phenomena.