A Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy（ISBN=） 英文原版

　　Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the
Big Bang? Are there other universes? What are sunspots? What is a
shooting star? Was there ever life on Mars? This book answers the
fascinating questions that we have been asking ourselves for
hundreds of years. Using non-technical language, the authors
summarize current astronomical knowledge, taking care to include
the important underlying scientific principles. Plentiful color
illustrations, graphs and photographs lend further weight to their
simple yet meticulously written explanations. An extensive
bibliography allows you to pursue or recap on the subjects that
rouse your particular interest. Dip in to discover and learn
fascinating facts about our Solar System and the Universe
beyond!

Preface
Stars
The Solar System
The Earth
The Moon
Celestial phenomena
The Universe
Life in the Universe
History of astronomy
Telescopes
Amateur astronomy
Unit conversion and basic physical and astronomical
measurements
References
Bibliography
Index