Our universe is made accessible to young readers in this illustrated reference book. From a glimpse of what can be seen from Earth - constellations visible from both hemispheres and other features of the night sky - the view moves outward, mapping the planets, their moons, the solar system and deep space. Along the way, special spreads explore a myriad of astronomical phenomena, including the life and death of a single star; the history of an entire galaxy; the creation of the Universe; early astronomers and a chronology of their discoveries; modern methods, equipment, insights; space travel; comets, meteors, asteroids, black holes; the zodiac; and a discussion of the possibility of life elsewhere in space.
- ISBN10 0199100527
- ISBN13 9780199100521
- Publish Date 1 October 1992
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 June 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 64
- Language English