Simply Astronomy

Publisher: DK;  6" × 8.5", hardcover, 160 pages.

The simplest guide to astronomy and stargazing!  Grasping astronomy has never been easier.  Your awe of the night sky will soon turn to knowledge of the constellations, planets, and astrological phenomena!

Bold graphics and easy-to-understand text make this visual guide the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who have little time but a big thirst for knowledge.  Inside, you'll find:

  * Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to explain astronomy, space and the night sky in a clear, visual way.

  * The latest astronomical information on black holes, gravitational waves, the origin of the universe and the planets of the solar system.

  * User-friendly star-charts that guide you through the sky using brighter stars as "signposts" to locate harder-to-see objects.

  * Essential advice on the practicalities of stargazing -- from observing with the naked eye to using telescopes.

Whether you are a complete beginner, or simply want a jargon-free reference to astronomy and stargazing, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.