An easy-to-understand journey through the universe. From nearby stars to distant galaxies. From your first glance at the sky to your own telescope. From giant telescopes and space probes to the planets. With fantastic images, the latest findings and lots of tips for observing the sky. Everything beginners want to know is here.
- Space exploration: How astronomers explore the mysteries of the universe. With telescopes, satellites and space probes.
- The solar system: The planets, our cosmic neighbourhood. With new images of Pluto, Comet Chury and the red planet Mars.
- Stars & galaxies: From the Milky Way to the edge of the universe. With information on exoplanets, gravitational waves and the expansion of the universe.
- Astronomy as a hobby: finding constellations, observing planets, astrophotography. With large star charts and tips on telescopes.
Astronomy can be so easy!
The author Sven Melchert is an editor at Kosmos Verlag. He runs his own observatory and contributes to scientific research with his measurements.
The author Mark Emmerich is a media designer and has been an amateur astronomer for over 25 years.
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