Compares what writers over the centuries have written about an imaginary future with the reality revealed by time.

The Earth's Moon

by Isaac Asimov

Published 1 March 1988

Mythology and the Universe

by Isaac Asimov

Published 12 December 1989
Presents some ancient mythological beliefs about the universe.

Discusses the formation and peculiar features of the universe, particularly stars and galaxies emitting special types of radio waves.

Projects astronomical and astronautical possibilities for the future, such as huge telescopes, airplanes in space, a probe to the sun, and a landing on Mars.

Astronomy Today

by Isaac Asimov

Published 12 December 1989



Pluto

by Isaac Asimov

Published 1 December 1989

A discussion of several UFO sightings including a description of the objects and speculations about their origins.

Projects in Astronomy

by Isaac Asimov

Published 12 December 1990
Presents a variety of astronomy projects, including creative writing and drawing assignments, modelmaking, sky observation, and experiments.