Macmillan Visual Guides: Astronomy

Human fascination with our place in space has been a source of myth and mystery, as well as scientific endeavour. The oldest of the sciences, astronomy is also one of the most dynamic.

This book is a comprehensive visual guide to understanding and observing the night sky - from distant stars and galaxies to our neighbouring planets; from fiery comets to shooting stars, eclipses and black holes. It provides a fascinating survey of our growing understanding of space and includes details of the latest space probes. A series of monthly sky maps provides guidance for the amateur observer, and the latest photographs from space show the wonder and beauty of the universe.