Carole Stott

"Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars."--

Presents an introduction to what we know about the universe in which we live and describes how we have gathered this information.

Describes and illustrates the astronomical aspects of the sky, including constellations, planets, moons, and the astronomer's role in observing these.

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts. "Descubre los secretos del espacio cómo el hombre busca explorar nuestro universo"--Cover.

Presents tips on how to view stars planets, eclipses, comets, and meteors, and discusses how astronomers use telescopes to study the sky.

Be an eyewitness to the planets and stars of the Universe, and discover the mysteries of the world's oldest science. Discover the astronomical connection between the Earth's seas and the Moon. Find out why the planet Jupiter is named after a Roman god. See how 19th-century astronomers explained our Solar System. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to...

Provides an exploration of space from the nearest planets of the solar system to far-off galaxies and examines the tools and techniques of space flight.