Astronomical Observations
An Explorer's Guide to the Universe
The night sky is positively teeming with wonders, from star clusters and nebulae to quasars. Astronomy is the means by which these and other similar phenomena are discovered and observed. This stellar resource traces the path of modern astronomy, from initial efforts to map the heavens to today's use of high-tech telescopes and cutting-edge devices that help people delve deeper into celestial discovery.
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Series Review: An Explorer's Guide to the Universe"The series is written for those students who enjoy the night skies and beyond. Detail is in-depth so even the adult reader will benefit from these titles. This series would be extremely valuable for the reference collection and science staff."
--Library Media Connection
Series Review: An Explorer's Guide to the Universe
"The set is an excellent introduction to astronomy and space exploration...the set succeeds in collating many disparate bits of information into a cohesive whole. This set would be a good first stop for students preparing science research papers."
--VOYA Magazine
