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, utilizing contributions from astronauts and experts and NASA photographs.
Record details
ISBN:075666277X
ISBN:9780756662776
Physical Description:254 p. : ill., (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports. ; 29 cm. print
Publisher:New York : DK, 2010.
Content descriptions
General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Observing the universe -- Violent universe -- Liftoff! -- Humans in space -- Solar system -- Earth -- Moon -- Sun -- Stars and stargazing.