Mitton, Jacqueline

Contains over 2,400 alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions and descriptions of astronomy terms and phrases.

Describes the life and work of the scientist who offered objective evidence that the earth was not the fixed center of the universe.

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.

Recalls stories the ancient peoples told about the constellation patterns of animals in the sky.

Describes the sun's family of planets, moons, and comets based on information from space probes.

Explores the possibility of life on other planets, covering such topics as our exploration of space, reports of UFO sightings and alien abductions, and famous extraterrestrials from movies and television.

Presents sixty images from outer space taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, depicting planets, stars, gas clouds, galaxies, and remote quasars, with essays that explain the science behind the pictures and discuss the significance of the discoveries made by the telescope.

Presents a full-color astronomical guide to identifying the various Zodiac constellations in the night sky along with information on the myths connected with them.

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.

Provides illustrations and facts about the planets in the Solar System, each including comparisons between the planet and the god for which it was named.