Synopses & Reviews
A new edition of a popular text that explains the basic principles of astronomy and space exploration. Completely updated to incorporate exciting new discoveries and current research. Self-instructional format permits students to progress at their own pace. Includes correlation chart showing how the book can be used with best-selling astronomy textbooks. A clear writing style, drawings, and photographs help to make technical ideas understandable. Topics covered include light and telescopes, stellar evolution, galaxies, the universe, the sun, the planets, the moon, comets, meteors, meteorites, and the possibility of life on other worlds. Includes star maps.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Cosmic View.
Understanding the Starry Sky.
Light and Telescopes.
The Stars.
Stellar Evolution.
Galaxies.
The Universe.
The Sun.
Understanding the Solar System.
The Planets.
The Moon.
Comets, Meteors, and Meteorites.
Life on Other Worlds?
Epilogue.
Objectives.
Useful References.
Selected Resources for Astronomy Materials.
Appendixes.
Index.
Star Maps.