Astronomy: A Visual Guide

by Mark A. Garlick

Book Overview

An introductory illustrated and comprehensive guide to observing and understanding the night sky. This book provides a survey of science's growing understanding of space and includes details of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155297958X
• ISBN13: 9781552979587
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Great pics and short, clear explanations.

If you are interested in astronomy but don't want to read a text book about it, this is a great book for you. It explains lots of basic astronomy stuff like asteroids, moons, our galaxy, birth and death of stars and eclipses. Loaded with great pictures!

Caught my Child's Eyes

Our son has a budding interest in astronomy and a nine year old's attention span. That's okay b/c he is nine, btw. This book is definitely visual enough to pique his interest in ways that other astronomy books could not. His father (the astronomer...) is thrilled. The photography is quite simply lovely and provides a different perspective on what is up there. I generally use that "other" part of the brain, but even I was quite engaged. Maybe not terribly technical, but it's a start.

Great pics

I've enjoyed reading this book. It has made a great addition to my small library of astronomy books. It has great pictures with great detail. The only thing I wish is that it would packed with a little more information.

Awe Inspiring.

This photo book of the universe, with some facts posted throughout, its spectacular. I rented this from the library and liked it so much I came on here to buy it. The pictures are beautiful and the facts are extremely interesting. The book even explains some concepts in an easy to understand way with amazing pictures. This would be EXCELLENT for any child or adult who is interested in Astronomy and would like to pursue a career in the subject. It made me want to become an astronomer just by looking at it/reading through it. It really sparks the imagination!!

Easy To Follow, Beautiful Photos ............

This book is not only full of gorgeous photos , but very easy to understand . Over 295 pages, describing in detail, everything from the planets in our solar system , to galaxies, to helpful info on buying a telescope, and more, including : * Detailed description of every planet in our solar system. * Development of Astronomy tools, from B.C to present day * Major Space Centers & Observatories * Several kinds of Galaxies, including spiral,elliptical,lenticular .... * Dates of solar eclipses, Past, Present AND future !! *Constellation Facts , and their meaning... The list could go on and on , this is an excellant book for any one interested in the night sky . I wish I had it as a textbook when I was in school , it covers everything without being too scientific or dull . It truly takes you on a journey into space . Highly recommended !!