Whitaker's Almanack Little Book of Astronomy

Ever find yourself marvelling at the mysterious world beyond our skies? Packed with facts, photos and figures, this captivating reference book is all you need to explore the furthest reaches of the Universe. From the origins of the Milky Way to the ingenuity of the space shuttle Whitaker's Almanack Little Book of Astronomy is an intergalactic tour for all the family.

ISBN	071368237X	Pages	144
ISBN13	9780713682373 (What's this?)	Volumes	1
Publisher	A & C Black Publishers Ltd	Weight (grammes)	292
Imprint	A & C Black Publishers Ltd	Published in	London
Format	Hardback	Height (mm)	178
Publication date	01 Mar 2007	Width (mm)	114
DEWEY	520	Spine width (mm)	20
DEWEY edition	DC22	Academic level	General

		Origins		5
		The size of the universe		6
		A brief history of the universe		8
		Heliocentric universe		11
		The expanding universe		11
		Big bangs and steady states		12
		Other universes		13
		How it may end		14
		Studying space		15
		Optical telescopes		16
		Electromagnetic spectrum		17
		Measuring distances in space		18
		Worlds beyond - planets of other suns		22
		SETI		24
		The solar system		25
		A solar system		26
		Birth of a solar system		28
		Orbits		30
		Types of orbiting bodies		32
		What are stars made of?		35
		What are planets made of?		35
		What are moons made of?		36
		The sun		37
		The moon		42
		The surface of the moon		44
		Eclipses		44
		Comets		46
		The planets of our solar system		48
		How much would I weigh on ... ?		62
		Stars and constellations		63
		What is a star?		64
		Life cycle of a star		66
		More...

'Explores the mystery of the night sky, revealing a lot of arcane knowledge in a readable way... This book is ideal for reading from cover to cover, or dipping into at odd moments. It really is an out-of-this-world experience.' The Good Book Guide (March 2007)

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