Look Inside "Beyond the Solar System"
Journey to the stars, the galaxies, and the beginning and end of time in this colorful 40-page guide to the universe beyond our own little cosmic neighborhood, prepared by the writers and editors of StarDate and the astronomers of McDonald Observatory. Explore the inner workings of stars, the unbreakable grip of supermassive black holes, the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, and the growing roster of planets in other star systems. Major sections include Stars, Extrasolar Planets, Galaxies, Cosmology, and Energy. Beyond the Solar System also offers four seasonal skywatching activities that will help you explore the universe on your own.
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 Stars
An eight-page section on stars covers the main sequence, the Sun, red dwarfs, supernovae and black holes.
 Extrasolar Planets
A four-page section explains methods astronomers use to find planets beyond our solar system.
 Galaxies
Galaxy types, galaxy formation, the Milky Way and the Local Group get a thorough look in an eight-page section on these "cities of stars."
 Cosmology
A six-page section on the whole universe covers the Big Bang, dark energy, dark matter and other cosmic topics.
 Energy
A two-page section covers astronomy's tools of the trade.
Activities
Build your own galaxy, plus seasonal activities for spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
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