Whether youre a novice or a more experienced astronomer The Rough Guide to The Universe" is indispensable. The truth may or may not be out there but space is the place to look & " The Rough Guide to the Universe" takes it all in from our own moon to the furthest frontiers of the known universe
- & then speculates about what lies beyond. This fascinating guide is not meant to delve too deeply; instead it gives the reader the grounding needed to appreciate the night sky. Clue- up on the basics with concise information on every planet in the solar system & practical advice on observing the planets & stars with binoculars telescopes & the naked eye. Youll find the latest theories about how the universe came to exist incisive explanations of the formation of galaxies & weird concepts such a dark matter wormholes & superstrings. The guide also provides travel-based information on planetariums observatories & deep sky sites as well as listings of star clubs space news sources & other Internet resources. With dozens of photographs & star charts of every constellation " The Rough Guide to the Universe" is " The Stargazers" essential handbook"