Carolyn Collins Petersen

Explore the curiosities of our galaxy! Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of outer space with tedious discourse that even Galileo would oppose. Astronomy 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead, gives you a lesson in astronomy that keeps you engaged as you discover what's hidden beyond our starry sky. From the Big Bang and nebulae to the Milky Way and Sir Isaac Newton, this celestial primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining astronomy facts, charts, and photographs you won't be able to get anywhere else. So whether you're looking to unravel the mystery behind black holes, or just want to learn more about your favorite planets, Astronomy 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.

From the Sun and Moon to Wormholes and Warp Drive, Key Theories, Discoveries, and Facts about the Universe

Astronomy 101

Günes Sisteminden Solucan Deligine Evren Hakkinda Bilmeniz Gereken Her Sey

Evren 101

A guide to astronomy covers such topics as the Sun, the planets, galaxies, the big bang, and astrobiology, along with brief profiles of prominent figures in astronomy.

Andrew Chaikin

J. Kelly Beatty

New edition of the leading planetary science textbook packed with the latest images, data, and results from recent planetary missions.

The New Solar System

This detailed examination of our steps into space is viewed from our potential future there – on Mars to be exact – and considers how we will reach that point.

Past, Present, Future

Space Exploration

How the discoveries of observatories have unlocked the secrets of the Universe, from Stonehenge to Hubble.

Carolyn Collins Petersen

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