Major new discoveries in space are made almost weekly and there is so much for any new enthusiast to learn and explore. Beginning with the solar system, the Sun, all its planets, major moons, and other features, such as the asteroid belt, Idiot's Guides: The Cosmos is packed with information and features the best photos from various explorations. Beautiful photography and detailed descriptions of the various types of masses are compared to Earth-- making the information as easy to grasp as possible. The book also explores the Milky Way, the various star types, including black holes, galaxy filaments, and much more. Christopher De Pree, Ph.D., is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Astronomy and Chair of the department at Agnes Scott College. His teaching interests include introductory astronomy and physics, scientific computing, and galactic astrophysics. His research focuses on early stages of massive star formation in the Milky Way, HII regions, and astrophysical jets and outflows.
