Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

Learn about the sun, planets, galaxies, and stars.

From our solar system neighbors to the mysteries of deep space, this remarkable book explores the planets and stars of our galaxy and beyond. Will interplanetary travel become routine? Why do stars explode? KFK Stars & Planets will motivate avid young astronomers and aspiring astronauts to consider all the biggest questions.

An illustrated account of humanity's exploration of the moon, from our first observations and attempts to the first landing and later expeditions.

Presents tips on how to view stars planets, eclipses, comets, and meteors, and discusses how astronomers use telescopes to study the sky.

Explains what can be seen in the nighttime sky, how to identify constellations, and how to observe the moon, planets, and other bodies of the solar system

Explore the world of stars, planets, and astronomy with fun facts and activities.

From the publisher. In its 20 years of viewing the heavens NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has traveled 2.8 billion miles, made more than 930,000 observations and snapped over 570,000 images of 30,000 celestial objects. It has forever changed how we view the universe and our place in it. This third edition of Hubble picks up the journey where the last edition left off. It includes a fascinating discussion on how the latest discoveries are revising scientific...

Provides an exploration of space from the nearest planets of the solar system to far-off galaxies and examines the tools and techniques of space flight.--

"The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond. Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with The Stars. Packed with 3-D artworks of each constellation and incredible new imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, ground-based observatories worldwide, and more, this awe-inspiring guide features the most fascinating objects known to astronomy, from glittering star-birth...