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An overview of the solar system, including such topics as the Earth and other planets, the Sun, Moon, asteroids, comets, meteors, and black holes.
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Praise for the previous edition:"...beautifully illustrated...The writing is clear and simple..."&151The Book ReportFeaturing new and updated statistics throughout, Facts On File Stars and Planets Atlas, New Edition introduces young readers to the intriguing discoveries of modern astronomy. This richly illustrated resource investigates a range of space-related phenomena, including stars and constellations; star families and galaxies; comets, asteroids, meteors, and other space debris; supernovae, quasars, and neutron stars; and black holes.Special features include:Stunning, color-enhanced images relayed from recent space probesPhotographs taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and Earthbound observatoriesInformation boxes, color charts, intriguing text, and brilliant illustrationsA full selection of carefully rendered star charts, including every significant star and star cluster both by name and magnitudeFun quiz questions.
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