The Hundred Greatest Stars (2002. XXVII, 213 p. w. 145 figs. (mostly col.). 21 x 21,5 cm)

While there are guides to the visible sky, this is the first book to encompass the most important stars known in the universe at a level accessible to the layperson. The noted astronomer James Kaler takes us on a tour of the 100 most interesting stars, describing their characteristics and importance in words and vivid pictures.