ABSTRACT

Filled with data about the Earth, Moon, the planets, the stars, our Galaxy, and the myriad galaxies in deep space, this invaluable resource reveals the latest scientific discoveries about black holes, quasars, and the origins of the Universe. It includes maps supported by detailed tables of the names, positions, magnitudes, and spectra of the main stars in each constellation along with key data on galaxies, nebulae, and clusters. MNASSA wrote, "This book fills a niche � with detailed astronomical data and concise explanations, all at an accessible level � it is an excellent resource, and probably will be the first book I shall reach for.

chapter 1|3 pages

The Solar System

chapter 2|23 pages

The Sun

chapter 3|47 pages

The Moon

chapter 4|12 pages

Mercury

chapter 5|12 pages

Venus

chapter 6|4 pages

Earth

chapter 7|28 pages

Mars

chapter 8|17 pages

The Minor Planets

chapter 9|24 pages

Jupiter

chapter 10|17 pages

Saturn

chapter 11|16 pages

Uranus

chapter 12|11 pages

Neptune

chapter 13|7 pages

Pluto

chapter 14|18 pages

Comets

chapter 15|5 pages

Meteors

chapter 16|7 pages

Meteorites

chapter 17|5 pages

Glows and Atmospheric Effects

chapter 18|5 pages

The Stars

chapter 19|12 pages

Stellar Spectra and Evolution

chapter 20|4 pages

Extra-solar Planets

chapter 21|5 pages

Double Stars

chapter 22|15 pages

Variable Stars

chapter 23|9 pages

Stellar Clusters

chapter 24|3 pages

Nebulæ

chapter 25|3 pages

The Galaxy

chapter 26|6 pages

Galaxies

chapter 27|3 pages

The Evolution Of The Universe

chapter 28|5 pages

The Constellations

chapter 29|133 pages

The Star Catalogue

chapter 30|10 pages

Telescopes and Observatories

chapter 31|8 pages

Non-optical Astronomy

chapter 32|10 pages

The History Of Astronomy

chapter 33|19 pages

Astronomers