Jefferis, David.

Star spotters : telescopes and observatories / David Jefferis. - New York : Crabtree Pub, c2009. - 32 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. - Exploring our solar system. . - Exploring our solar system. .

Includes index.

When did people first observe the skies? -- Why is much of the universe invisible? -- How fast does light travel through space? -- How does an optical telescope work? -- Are big telescopes better than small ones? -- Why is radio astronomy so important? -- Observing outer space -- How do we find out about the sun? -- What can the hubble space telescope see? -- Where do we look for infrared targets? -- What is X-ray astronomy? -- What are astronomy's new frontiers? -- Young astronomer -- How can I go star spotting? -- Database -- Facts and figures -- Glossary, going further.

ISBN: 9780778737421 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780778737254 (reinforced lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008049242

Subjects--Topical Terms:
X-ray astronomy.
Telescopes.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Outer space--Exploration.

LC Class. No.: QB500.262 / .J44 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 522