Astronomy. 

 - 159 pages :  illustrations (some color) ;  28 cm 
 - Reader's digest explores .
 - Reader's digest explores. .
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>Superstition to science -- Understanding the universe -- Our solar system -- Observing the sky -- Space exploration -- Glossary -- Index -- Contributors and picture credits. 
<br/><br/> From Halley to Hale-Bopp, this is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the wonders of our solar system--and beyond. The authors chronicle the dramatic space race, moon landings, investigations of space probes, explain the functions of shuttles and space stations, and speculate on future space explorations. 180 color photos and illustrations. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0762100427 9780762100422 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>97046925  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Astronomy--Popular works.<br/>Astronomy.<br/>Exploration of outer space.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Outer space--Exploration--Popular works.<br/>Outer space.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>USA Juvenile Bruce, Jenni [Project editor] Coupe, Shena [Publisher] Scientific instrument 
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Popular works.