A collection of astronomy essays by noted scientists, each followed by a science fiction story inspired by the science.
As per {{OCLC|12421530}}, Andrew Fraknoi is credited as a "scientific consultant".
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Locus Poll Award | Best Anthology | Nominee/Finalist |
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1985 |
|
The Planets | Bantam Books | Anthology | |
| December 1989 |
|
The Planets | Bantam Spectra | Anthology |