Publisher's Synopsis
Astronomy has changed dramatically in the last sixty years, and what was once regarded as 'out of this world' has now become part of our everyday lives. Satellites are circling the Earth, and rockets have been sent to explore many of the planets of our Solar System. 'The Sky Above Us' gives a general outline of what astronomy is all about and shows that there is much to learn, whether you are ten, fifteen, twenty, or even eighty years old!