Galaxies and stars

From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them.

From earliest times, humans have looked to the sky in wonder, and their wonder and curiosity fueled science.

From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them and have studied all visible objects.

From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them.

Every month a cycle happens in the sky.

Day follows night.

There is no gravity in space.

This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the Sun, which is the center of our solar system and the system's largest object.

This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets that make up our solar system; the Sun as the center of the solar system; and more.

This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the Moon's orbit around Earth, phases of the Moon and eclipses, the Moon's effect on tides, and more.

This lively and informative book offers beginning readers a simple introduction to the Milky Way.

Have you ever seen a shooting star?

This book describes Venus, the second planet from the Sun.

This book describes the planet Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system, after Jupiter.

A lively and informative look at the dwarf planet Pluto, from its discovery to the recent controversy over its status as a planet.

This book describes Neptune's most interesting features, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about it over time.

This book discusses Mercury's distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about Mercury over time.

This book discusses Mars' distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about Mars over time.

Engaging and accessible text presents our planet's distinguishing features, its position in relation to the rest of the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moon and the lunar cycle, and how scientists have learned about Earth and the moon through space missions.

Two of the most mysterious planets in our solar system are the cold, beautiful blue worlds of Uranus and Neptune.

Saturn is the crown jewel of the solar system.

It is rocket science!

What We See in the Stars Kelsey Oseid is a richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more.

In July of 2015 a robotic spacecraft reached Pluto after a nine-and-half-year journey.

Suitable for researchers and graduate students in astrophysics, this volume discusses AGN feedback in the context of galaxy formation.

Ideal for students and researchers alike, this advanced textbook provides a complete overview of star formation.

This book is an important resource to all those interested in the history of modern astronomy and visual deep-sky observing.

Presents observational and theoretical papers from world experts addressing the important role in astrophysics of massive stars.

A lucid introduction for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, and an authoritative overview for researchers and professional scientists.

A comprehensive account of sunspots and starspots for graduate students, astronomers, geophysicists, space physicists and experts in solar and stellar physics.

Edited 2005 volume providing an important resource on extrasolar planets, for professional researchers and graduate students.

A complete account of the underlying physical processes of accretion for graduate students and researchers.

All you need to know to get started in astronomy, from observing the night sky to purchasing binoculars and telescopes.

Simply, the most beautiful and complete reference on the Messier objects there has ever been!

This book covers metal-rich stars for researchers and graduate students in extragalactic astronomy.

An updated and revised second edition reference on classical novae for researchers and graduate students.

Revised second edition for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

A concise introduction and overview of variable stars, for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers, first published in 2007.

Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the southern night sky and their myths and legends.

A comprehensive second edition for researchers in the interstellar medium and physical chemists in collision theory.

A fully updated second edition for undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

This book presents a collection of review articles on all aspects of dark matter and theories of gravity.

This volume marks the transition to a fresh paradigm in the study of stellar explosions.

Answers to some of the most intriguing questions now being asked about black holes.

This 2006 volume discusses the statistics of binary stars; the evolution of single stars; and interaction between multiple stars.

Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.

A comprehensive overview for graduates of the theories of this contemporary development in physics.

A complete guide to observing the Messier Objects.