Astronomy

A new edition of a popular text explaining the basic principles of astronomy and space exploration. Completely updated to incorporate exciting new discoveries and current research, the self-instructional format permits students to progress at their own pace. Included is a correlation chart showing how the book can be used with best-selling astronomy textbooks. A clear writing style, drawings and photographs help to make technical ideas understandable. Topics covered include light and telescopes, stellar evolution, galaxies, the universe, the sun, the planets, the moon, comets, meteors, meteorites and the possibility of life on other worlds. The book also includes star maps.