Astronomy

Knowledge Through Color #20

by Iain Nicolson

A short pocket guide to astronomy. Explains the constellations, the solar system, and the various kinds of telescopes. A section covers the constellations with the various objects (galaxies, Messier objects, etc.) in each one, while another section explains how to get involved in amateur astronomy.

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1972

About the author

University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, visiting fellow; contributor to television programming, including the British Broadcasting Corporation series The Sky at Night.