Examines the Hubble Space Telescope, including its initial launch into space, the important repair missions, and the images Hubble relays back to Earth and what astronomers can learn from them.
Astronaut Sally Ride examines, in text and photographs, how the Earth is studied from space, its critical relationship with the other planets in the solar system, and some of the Earth's features, including climate, orbits, atmosphere, and light.
Describes the sun, moon, stars, and solar system; our exploration of space; the equipment and spacecrafts we have used; and the discoveries we have made.
Photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope and NASA space probes offer a detailed look at the planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects found in the solar system, describing the climate and geography of each planet and its moons, as well as providing information about the sun and space exploration.