Robin Kerrod

Describes what stars and constellations can be seen in the night sky and provides instructions for finding them.

Introduces the planet Mars, with information about its atmosphere, surface features, and exploration by NASA spacecraft.

Introduces the moon, its properties, formation, and exploration.

Presents questions and answers about the universe, including the sun, earth, moon, and other planets, stars, and galaxies.

Demonstrates how to observe the stars with binoculars or the naked eye, introduces the main constellations, and describes how astronomers study the universe. An international bestseller for more than a decade, The Star Guide has been the bible for stargazers everywhere. Now, Robin Kerrod, one of the world's leading writers on astronomy and space, has expertly updated this invaluable resource to include the most recent developments in astronomical...

Describes the similarities and differences between the three planets closest to Earth and provides information about their surface features, physical makeup, and more.

Introduces the solar system, its planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, and its exploration.

Text and photographs present flying machines throughout history, including hot-air balloons, helicopters, and the space shuttle.

Describes the characteristics of the three most distant planets in the solar system--Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

Discusses how technology has changed the way we look at the celestial bodies of our Solar System, and examines how the space probes have helped discover black holes, star clusters, and nebulae.