Guide to Astronomy. A Journey to the Boundaries of Boundless Space

Studying astronomy means examining the most amazing phenomena of the Universe on the grandest scales. When you raise your head to the sky, do you see the myriad of stars that are 10 times larger than the Sun, black holes, meteor showers, and neighboring planets? In this authorial guide, former NASA scientist William Waller will lead you through the thickness of the Earth's atmosphere towards the infinite and incredible cosmos. Starting from the first star maps and ending with research on dark matter, the author has gathered and combined the brightest and most outstanding discoveries in the field of astronomy into one book, which will now serve as your guide to the nooks and crannies of the Universe.