DK Simply Astronomy

Understanding astronomy has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Astronomy is the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Each pared-back entry covers the essentials more clearly than ever before. Beginning with a chapter on the Universe and a brief visual tour of the Solar System, subsequent entries explain how to navigate the night sky, use brighter stars as signposts to locate harder-to-see celestial objects, and provide useful advice on using binoculars and telescopes, and night-sky photography. Whether you are a complete beginner, or simply want a jargon-free reference to astronomy and stargazing, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.