Product information "Die Kosmos Himmelskunde"
What is an eclipse of the sun and how far away are the stars? Why does Saturn have a ring and where do comets come from? When did the universe start and how will it end? The KOSMOS book on astronomy guides you through the fascinating world of astronomy. Highly up-to-date with brilliant illustrations and space photos – now with a CD-ROM – this completely new edition will again set standards for many years.
About the author
Dieter B. Herrmann
Professor Dieter B. Hermann is director emeritus of the Archenhold observatory and the Zeiss large planetarium in Berlin. He is among the best-known astronomy authors in Germany, regularly gives lectures and is an expert consultant for astronomy trips.