Universal Book of Astronomy From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance

A dynamic, alphabetical tour of our mysterious universe-from the A Star to the ZZ Ceti Star and everything in between "We are all part of this astonishing creation-our very bodies fashioned of atoms that were made inside giant stars long ago. Bring only your imagination and the courage needed to gaze up and out across 1.5 billion light-years!" -From the Introduction The Universal Book of Astronomy compiles more than 3,000 extensively cross-referenced entries to cover every noted star, planet, authority, and telescope that has influenced our modern understanding of the universe. Spanning everything from major observatories and space telescopes to biographies of astronomers throughout the centuries, The Universal Book of Astronomy showcases an extraordinary array of newfound wonders, including microquasars, brown dwarfs, and dark energy, as well as a host of individual comets, asteroids, moons, planets, stars, nebulas, and galaxies. A one-stop reference for the seasoned astronomer as well as the starry-eyed layperson, The Universal Book of Astronomy is further complemented by: More than 200 illustrations throughout Eight vibrant pages of color photographs Succinct articles on astronomy's esteemed history and technology The fascinating biographies of those who shaped, and continue to shape, our knowledge of this infinite universeDarling, David is the author of 'Universal Book of Astronomy From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance', published 2003 under ISBN 9780471265696 and ISBN 0471265691.