An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need knowledge to help you understand the universe. Some of the most important sources ...

The September 2025 issue featured "A guide to beginner's guides," a reminiscence and description of some the books for astronomy beginners that Contributing Editor Raymond Shubinski recommends or ...

A stellar collection of the best space and astronomy books to educate, entertain, and spark your curiosity. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

There is no doubt that books have the power to change how people think about the world — and the universe — around them. But what makes a book influential? Does it need to have a major impact on ...

A good adult beginner’s book is “Astronomy for Dummies” (Maran, IDG Books, 1999). Forget the name. This book is a basic and enjoyable explanation of astronomy, concise and accurate. This would make a ...

Astronomy is a subject as vast and fascinating as the night sky itself. Humans have been charting out changes in the heavens for thousands of years. During that time, our species’ growing ...

As much as I love looking at the night sky, my love for astronomy really grew with the books I read. People often ask what books I would recommend for those interested in the subject, so this list ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." These days, high-tech cameras and sensors enable modern astronomers to do everything from hunting for ...