Atlas Of The Constellations

Features a collection of charts and astronomical data, and a month-by-month guide to events in the year, 2009: planets, eclipses, comets, meteors, nebulae and phases of the moon.

Chronicles the advances and discoveries, including the first manned spaceflight and first man in orbit, the first unmanned landing on the moon, the first craft to leave the Earth's orbit, the manned moon landings, the advent of the Space Shuttle, and the first probes to Mars, Venus and the outer planets - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updated From asteroids to black holes, from quasars to white dwarfs, this new edition of Astronomy For Dummies takes backyard stargazers on a grand tour of the universe.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich Guide to Astronomy. This exciting new book provides an unparalleled understanding of all aspects of astronomy and offers a new appreciation of our place in the cosmos.

A pictorial journey through the universe, this work shows us such startling sights as butterfly nebulae, sun plasma loops, gas pillars, young stars and whole galaxies. It offers detailed images of planets' surfaces, craters and atmosphere. These images from the Cassini mission focus in on Saturn's beautiful rings and moons.

Examines the centuries of evolution in astronomy. From superstition and mythology to science, this book provides information for anyone with an interest in our mystifying Universe, from families to astronomy enthusiasts and students. It tells how, from as far back as the Greeks, humans have striven to understand our Universe.

Relies on intuitive probability formulations that are suitable for readers with a modest knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and statistics. This book explains and gives examples of the conditions under which the author's principle is valid and provides evidence that can counteract the arguments of critics who would reject it entirely.

The most comprehensive account of Australian astronomy to date.

Milestone pictorial presentation of the universe with over 300 photographs including Halley's comet and Supernova 1987A.

Featuring accurate and clear star charts covering the complete northern and southern hemispheres, the 'Atlas of the Constellations' is a fascinating introduction to astronomy. Beginning with a brief introduction to the stars, it features one full page on each constellation, detailing its naming and mythology, location in the sky, the best times of the year to view it, and its key stars and ...