Astronomy in Minutes

Astronomy in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant is a concise visual guide to astronomy by Giles Sparrow. It explains 200 concepts in short, accessible essays, moving from familiar constellations and the Earth–Moon system to stars, galaxies, black holes, cosmology, and the nature of spacetime. Topics include Trojan asteroids, Kuiper Belt objects, stellar properties, nuclear fusion, dwarf stars, planetary nebulae, supernova remnants, quasars, cosmic expansion, the cosmic microwave background, nucleosynthesis, and the anthropic principle. Each entry is paired with an image or clear diagram to help readers grasp complex ideas quickly. The paperback edition was published by Quercus on 5 March 2015 and has ISBN 9781848667235. It is designed as a handy reference for curious beginners and general readers rather than a textbook requiring advanced maths.