viii, 401 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits ; 20 cm.
SERIES
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Rough Guides reference guides.
GENERAL NOTES
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Previous edition: 2003.Spine title: The universe.
CONTENTS NOTE
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pt. 1. The universe --; pt. 2. Star charts --; pt. 3. Resources.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Contains information on the planets of the solar system, provides advice on observing planets and stars, discusses theories of how the universe came into existence, and offers listings of planetariums, observatories, and "deep sky" sites.