Explores the planets and other components of the solar system, offers brief biographies of key astronomers, describes stellar types and life cycles, and discusses eighty-eight constellations. These books open up worlds inaccessible to the naked eye. Fascinating yet practical, beginner's guides with an abundance of amazing photographs and realistic illustrations. Include clearly explained activities, experiments and projects. Astronomy and Space gives you a breath-taking surface-eye view of the planets. See stars exploding, black holes forming, and zoom through the solar system with comets and asteroids. Navigate the night sky using our clear, detailed maps. This updated edition shows you the universe, using the latest amazing information from astronomers around the world, and space probes around the galaxy. This book also includes practical information on home astronomy and buying and using equipment. See X-ray images of the sun, learn about eclipses and see the International Space Station in orbit on the Quicklinks Website.