Astronomy: A Visual Guide (Visual Guides)

Rating:
Summary: Easy To Follow, Beautiful Photos ............
Review: 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 !!