Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders-distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner's guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. You'll start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops...

Take a tour of our galaxy and enter a world of fiery stars, spinning planets and mysterious explosions in space. Awesome information about the night sky is portrayed through one hundred facts, fantastic images and fun cartoons. Discover how the Sun, Moon and stars can be used to tell the time, find out how telescopes work and explore the edge of the Universe.

"Learning about space in school is so exciting that a child space enthusiast's imagination launches into a mission to discover more about the stars"--Provided by publisher.

A basic guide for beginning observers of the night sky, introducing the names, locations, and characteristics of planets, stars, and constellations.

This film celebrates the wonders of star-gazing - from kids learning the constellations to amateur astronomers doing professional-grade research in discovering planets and exploding stars.