Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide

Robert Dinwiddie; Philip Eales; David Hughes; Iain Nicolson; Ian Ridpath; Robin Scagell; Giles Sparrow; Pam Spence; Carole Stott; Kevin Tildsley

ISBN 10: 0756698413 / ISBN 13: 9780756698416

Published by DK, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide
• Publisher: DK
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0756698413
• ISBN 13: 9780756698416
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

From the fiery mass of the Sun's core to the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, Universe takes you on the ultimate guided tour of the cosmos. Full of stunning out-of-this world images reflecting recent advances in space imagery, you'll go on a journey from our solar system all the way to the farthest limits of space.

With information on the nature of the universe, the study of cosmology, Earth's motion, modern telescopes, astrophotography, and even a comprehensive star atlas, this groundbreaking encyclopedia takes a dazzling and expansive look at the Universe and is a must-have for both students and astronomy enthusiasts.

Includes a comprehensive star atlas that covers all the constellations and planetary charts showing their positions right up to 2019, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and notable celestial objects that lie within them, and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year.