Offers a broad history of space exploration from early Greek astronomers through modern satellites and telescopes. Includes color photographs and illustrations, a Q&A section, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
Content Note
Space -- Early ideas -- Telescopes -- Giant telescopes -- The electromagnetic spectrum -- Infrared telescopes -- Radio astronomy -- Special rays -- Hubble Space Telescope -- Space observatories -- Did you know? -- Your questions answered.