Planets, Stars, and Galaxies: A Visual Encyclopedia of Our Universe
- ISBN-10
- 1426301707
- ISBN-13
- 9781426301704
- Series
- Planets, Stars, and Galaxies
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 191
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
Description
Illustrations, photographs, star charts, moon maps, and scientific diagrams are compiled in a reference tool that explores the new solar system, the birth and death of stars, black holes, and space engineering.
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