Henbest, Nigel

Discusses such aspects of physics as forces and motion; balancing forces; solids, liquids, and gases; heat energy; sound; light; electricity; and magnetism.

Explores our sun and planets, how stars are made, and includes a special section on Halley's comet.

Includes index. Compares optical, infrared, ultraviolet, radio and x-ray observations of well-known astronomical objects.