Encyclopedia . - M. : World of Books, 2004. — 112 s. Translated from . E. A. Boldina . This book will introduce you to one of the most fascinating sciences astronomy. Since ancient times, people have wondered: what is the Universe? Since ancient times, man has tried to unravel the mysteries of the sky, and only in recent centuries, scientists have come closer to understanding how the cosmos is arranged, of which our planet Earth is also a part Foreword by . We are on our way .. What can you see in the sky?. Astronomical phenomena . Stars, Nebula, and Galaxies . And now on the road. Watching the sky. The sky is month by month. Applications.