astronomy

"Offers a detailed, illustrated guide to one hundred and one things to see in the night sky ranked by beauty, accessibility, and importance, with information about the equipment needed to see each, how to locate them, and tips for photographing them"--OCLC.

Provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the night sky with the latest theories, explanations, and insights into the basic workings of the universe.

Uncover the mysteries of space, from stars and planets to space travel. Explore the International Space Station, meet the Curiosity rover as it tours Mars, and learn how to observe the night sky.--.

"Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system. Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. This engaging book chronicles the beginning of the modern age of astronomy, then follows later discoveries, including NASA's current missions in space."--.

"This book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today"--Publisher.

A look at photos from the Hubble Space Telescope known as the Hubble Deep Field and what has been learned from them.

A beginner's guide to astronomy that covers recognizing and identifying features in the sky, naked eye observation, using binoculars and telescopes, and other related topics, and includes star charts and a month-by-month atlas of the night sky.

Provides an in-depth look at the development of Copernicuss theory, the effect it had on the lives of scientists willing to defend it at great personal cost, and heliocentrisms role in the latest astronomical research.

"Carina Smyth has always known she was destined to study the stars. Growing up in an orphanage, she's made it her mission to understand the token her father left her--the diary of famed astronomer Galileo Galilei. And when she is sent to work at a grand estate, Carina continues her studies, finding an unexpected tutor and life of possibility there. But upon discovering a mysterious map in the diary, Carina is led to the Caribbean for answers."--Back cover.

This book discusses eclipses, explaining what they are, how they came to be, and how they impact human life.