Packed with color photographs, this comprehensive reference chronicles the history of astronomy. This extraordinary book traces humans' interaction with the endless wonders of the night sky. The authors, both expert astronomers, researched 29 locations worldwide, from Beijing's ancient observatory t[...]

Lets you discover the birth of our solar system and follow the search for life on Mars. This book includes images from space, charts and facts. It contains instructions for building a simple telescope. It is suitable for an amateur astronomer.[...]