An up-to-the-minute examination of our home Galaxy, the Milky Way, and the billions of other galaxies that populate the Universe. Topics include the Andromeda Galaxy, Magellanic Clouds, the Local Group, black holes, spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, dwarf galaxies, nebulas, r...
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An up-to-the-minute examination of the strange celestial lights and spacecraft, real or imagined, that have captured the human imagination--Unidentified Flying Objects.
A description of Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, which includes information on its numerous moons, space probes which have studied it, and the 1994 collision of comet remnants with the planet.
An up-to-the-minuted examination of the technology and scientific instruments that allow scientists to examine the deepest realms of our Universe.
An up-to-the-date examinatin of the satellites, spacecraft, and orbital debris in outer space today. Topics include the various types of debris, the speed at which the debris travels, orbital collisions, trash tracking, the dangers of the debris, and the future of our cosmic envi...
A description of Earth, the third planet from the sun, which includes information on its origins, composition, and unique characteristics.
"Shows how people are using the power of the Sun to make electricity today and looks at the work scientists are doing to make greater use of this renewable source of power."--P. [4] of cover.
A description of Earth, the third planet from the sun, which includes information on its origins, composition, and unique characteristics.
An examination of the contributions that Earth's nations have made toward the exploration of the universe.