This is the most entertaining book we have ever seen on astronomy. Actually, its not just "astronomy", but everything from Stonehenge to Sputnik. If we told you everything it covers, it would scare you away. But trust us - It will answer the questions you have always wondered about. The least you will get out of it is identifying constellations, picking out the planets and their moons, how to buy a telescope, how to spot meteors and comets. The most you will get is a rough understanding of astrophysics, regardless of your educational background. SC, 1999, 429 pages. SW 2 lbs.