Astronomy: A Visual Guide - Hardcover

Garlick, Dr. Mark A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0276428439 ISBN 13: 9780276428432

Publisher: Reader's Digest, 2004

Synopsis

An illustrated reference for amateur astronomers provides a survey of science's growing understanding of space, including some of the most recent photographs from observatories and sky maps and covering phenomenon such as distant stars, eclipses, and black holes.

About this title

Synopsis

Space has fascinated man and challenged scientists for centuries and astronomy is the oldest and one of the most dynamic of the sciences. Here is a book that will stimulate your curiosity and feed your imagination. Detailed and fascinating text is clearly and richly illustrated with fabulous, vibrant photographs and diagrams. This is a comprehensive guide to understanding and observing the night sky, from distant stars and galaxies to our neighbouring planets; from comets to shooting stars; from eclipses to black holes. With details of the latest space probes, a series of monthly sky maps to provide guidance for the amateur observer and the latest photos from space, this book brings the beauty and wonder of our universe into your living room and will have you reaching for the telescope!

About the Author

Mark A. Garlick, PhD, is a science writer, astronomical illustrator and a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. He is the author of The Story of the Solar System.

Edition details

• Publisher: Reader's Digest
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0276428439
• ISBN 13: 9780276428432
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 303