Discover The Wonders of the night sky with this bestselling Astronomy Guide From stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, Astronomy has introduced hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to the secrets of the universe. A unique, successful self–teaching format makes it easy for you to quickly grasp basic principles and keep up with contemporary discoveries. You can use this user–friendly book alone or with a textbook, modules, Internet–based or distance–learning course, computer software, telescope manual, or as a handy reference. Updated with the latest, most accurate information and more than 100 new graphics and photos, this Seventh Edition features: Web site addresses throughout for the best color images and astronomy resources online Technical ideas made simple without mathematics A beautiful new full–color, glossy insert with spectacular astro–images An interactive format with...