Astrophysicist Levin delves into the world of black holes, one of the most incomprehensible phenomena in the universe. As noted by Levin, black holes do not consist of atoms, light, or particles; rather, they are a warp in spacetime. Their existence was not even accepted by a large number of scientists throughout much of the 20th century, but today they are essential to understanding the structure of the cosmos. They are numerous and incredibly dense;...

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Night Sky. Fact-filled and image-rich guide to the principles of astronomy, its history, a host of fun facts, and helpful tips for the backyard or budding astronomers!

We look to the heavens and wonder in awe. Shooting stars, constellations, planets, galaxies, and the unknown. What is out there? Who is out there? How did the stars and planets come to be? What does it all mean? The last few years have brought

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Sagan's classic of popular science retraces the fourteen billion years of cosmic evolution that have transformed matter into consciousness. Includes discussions of such topics as the origin of life, the human brain, Egyptian hieroglyphics, spacecraft missions, the death of the sun, the evolution of galaxies, and the forces and individuals who helped to shape modern science.--Adapted from publisher description.

Provides students and researchers with an easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of astronomy.

"Cosmos: Possible Worlds travels through more than 14 billion years of cosmic evolution and into an astonishing future where probes travel by light beams to distant stars, helping us solve enduring mysteries of our origins and dream toward an unimaginable time ahead."--

"From planets and stars to constellations and meteor showers, readers will discover the amazing sights that can be seen in our night sky."--

Provides a comprehensive guide to the universe, from craters on the Moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, and includes maps of the night sky, profiles of constellations, and tips on using binoculars and telescopes.

"[A] skillfully told history of the quest to find black holes." —Manjit Kumar, Financial Times

Black holes are the best-known and least-understood objects in the universe. In Einstein's Monsters, distinguished astronomer Chris Impey takes readers on a vivid tour of these enigmatic giants. He weaves a fascinating tale out of the fiendishly complex math of black holes and the colorful history of their discovery. Impey

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"[Levesque] dissects both the romance and the real human curiosity that is so important to our exploration of space. Amidst the lonely quiet of stargazing to wild bears loose in the observatory, these love stories of astronomy show how scientists are going beyond the machines to infuse important creativity and intimate passion into the stars, inspiring future generations to peer skyward in pursuit of the universe's secrets"--

Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to the planets, stars, and moons in our universe.