The Astronomy Handbook: A Field Guide to the Night Sky

This beautifully illustrated, full-color introduction to astronomy is packed with intriguing information about the night sky and the Universe within which we live.

The smart, visually led approach features fast facts and clear, to-the-point information, making this guide equally essential for armchair enthusiasts and aspiring astronauts. It features spotters' guides to celestial objects including the constellations, comets, and planets.

Find out how the planets and stars move through the sky; how objects in space formed; and what stargazing can tell us about our incredible Universe. The up-to-date information inside will impress even the most demanding of space enthusiasts!