Books by David H. Levy

Although the sky enters into much of literature through the ages, British authors offer an especially fertile connection to the heavens, and Levy links the works of seminal authors from Shakespeare on to specific celestial events and scientific advances.

What higher endeavor can there be than to open the universe to a child? This is the perfect guide for the parent or teacher who wishes to introduce the awesome delights of the universe to young people. The authors provide help in selecting a telescope and offer detailed special projects and experiments. 52 illustrations.

Comet shoemaker crashed into Jupiter, changing forever our understanding of comets and cosmic cataclysms. Never in recorded history has a comet created such a catastrophic event as smashing into a planet. Discover what the very latest results of this celestial spectacle have taught scientists and the world.

Offers an account of Eugene Shoemaker's life and the way it has shaped our thinking about the universe. This book reconstructs the journey that began with a young geologist's desire to go to the moon in the late 1940's.

David Levy describes the techniques that have been developed over the years for observing comets - from visual observations and searching, to photography, through to electronic charge-coupled devices (CCDs). This practical handbook is ideal for those hoping to make their own discoveries or who are simply interested in these fascinating objects.