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...

"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.

Looks at the history of astronomy from pre-history through the twenty-first century.

Explores the mysteries of the cosmos and the place of humans within it.

Information about various topics related to astronomy forms the foundation for projects about the sun and moon, planet rotation, space travel, black holes, and more.