Short description
This title offers lively, clear explanations of the most widely held astronomy myths and misperceptions, from why the sky is blue to the reasons we have seasons. It steers clear of the false astronomy that has been glamorized in the media, movies, and even in school.
Long description
This title offers lively, clear explanations of the most widely held myths and misperceptions. This exciting and informative ride through the galaxies' most misunderstood ideas explains the real science behind what is at work in our universe and steers clear of the false astronomy that has been glamorized in the media, movies, and even in school.
Review
"...remains in a class by itself. No other book...addresses the subject matter as completely and directly..." (Doody's Electronic Journal, December 10, 2002)