Based on his 13-part television series, discusses science in a broad human context summarizing how science and civilization grew up together, considers the findings on life elsewhere, and the directions our science might take in the future.
An introduction to the stars and planets of our universe with a discussion of their characteristics and the equipment used to study them. Also includes a brief history of astronomy.
"This is an ... introduction to the history of the universe that tells the story of the universe from the moment time and space came into existence at the Big Bang, through to the infinite future and the ultimate fate that awaits us. Readers will be inspired by the pictures of the universe obtained by instruments such as the Hubble Space Telescope or the Very Large Telescope array (VLT) in Chile. This book presents the images in context and uses extraordinary new artworks to explain the mind-blowing theories from the cutting edge of astronomy in a way that everyone can understand"--Amazon.com.
"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history"--Provided by publisher.
Phoebe and her father love the stars, but living in the city means that most nights they can't see them. Phoebe is especially disappointed when a thunderstorm chases her and her telescope inside one night. However, the storm knocks out the power and Phoebe and her father get to see a celestial lightshow instead! Includes facts about the solar system.
