Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
An illustrated exploration of the moon that discusses phases, eclipses, tides, the lunar landscape, the space race, exploration, manned spaceflight, and more. Includes wall chart and CD with clip art.
Presents more than three thousand alphabetized entries on terms, names, and abbreviations in astronomy, physics, and space science, and also includes several reference tables.
Discusses the many aspects of space, including the origin and nature of the universe, space travel, the solar system, and methods of observing the night sky.
This book provides information on various aspects of astronomy and outer space, including the sun and moon, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, constellations, the nature and origin of the universe, and more.
Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
Presents an illustrated guide to new developments in astronomy, covering the reclassification of planets in the solar system, the mythical namesakes of Venus, Neptune, and other planets named after gods.
