Front Cover; About the Author; Also From Visible Ink Press; Copyright; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ASTRONOMY FUNDAMENTALS; THE UNIVERSE; GALAXIES; STARS; THE SOLAR SYSTEM; EARTH AND THE MOON; SPACE PROGRAMS; ASTRONOMY TODAY; EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM; LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE; INDEX; Back Cover.
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From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies--including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration--this resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 800 questions, such as Is the universe infinite? What wou.