Astronomy

Is our universe just one of many? The most fascinating mysteries in modern physics seem to point us in that direction. As impossible as it seems―t...

Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling astronomy guide For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundr...

This comprehensive work takes you on a personal tour of the universe using nothing more than a pair of binoculars. More comprehensive than any book...

Discover the celestial myths and cosmic rituals of ancient priests and kings Drawing on intimate knowledge of the more than 1,300 ancient sites he ...

From the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomersFor over seve...

An accessible look at the mysteries that lurk at the edge of the known universe and beyond The observable universe, the part we can see with teles...

The ultimate guide to the final frontier This alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts need...

The most complete guide to viewing eclipses-including details on every solar and lunar eclipse through 2017 Want to observe the most fleeting ecli...

A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hopping Here is the f...

"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky-what will be visible...

"Funny, clear, deep, and right on target. [Siegfried] lets us get a handle on ideas that are essential for understanding the evolving world." -K. C...

"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky--what will be visibl...

The first popular book to explain the dramatic theory behind the Moon's genesis This lively science history relates one of the great recent breakth...

Your Passport to the UniverseThe night sky is alive with many wonders—distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies,...

Whether you're shopping for your first telescope or your fifth, don't be surprised if you feel overwhelmed by the dazzling array of product choices...

Answers to science's most enduring questions from "Can I break the light-speed barrier like on Star Trek?" and "Is there life on other planets?" to...