Since the dawn of civilization, people have tried to understand the objects in the heavens - what they are, how they move, and why. You'll learn the answers to more than 1,000 questions on astronomy and space in The Handy Astronomy Answer Book. Information on virtually every topic related to outer space is included: from the basic physics and history of astronomy to fascinating facts about planets and stars, and from space mission programs and heroic astronauts and cosmonauts to the the search for life beyond Earth. With over 100 color illustrations and photos.