The Universe Revealed: The Solar System; Star Evolution; Galaxies; AStronomy

Pan Spence [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0753707314 / ISBN 13: 9780753707319

Published by Chancellor Press, London, 2002

About this Item

With contributions by leading scientists, this text aims to clearly explain complicated facts and theories about the cosmos. Special features explore areas of current debate, such as the future of astronomy and light pollution. 192 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Cosmology; Science & Technology; ISBN: 0753707314. ISBN/EAN: 9780753707319. Inventory No: 264915. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Universe Revealed: The Solar System; Star Evolution; Galaxies; AStronomy
• Publisher: Chancellor Press, London
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753707314
• ISBN 13: 9780753707319
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Cosmology

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Synopsis

The Universe is a bewildering place to the uninitiated. The concepts and theories that govern space seem complex and often contradictory. The Universe Revealed provides the keys to unlocking the wonders of the cosmos. Elegantly written and lavishly illustrated, it begins with the Sun and stretches through our solar system into deepest space. Lucid prose, written by many of the people who have shaped our current thinking on space, and spectacular photographs make the physics of the Universe accessible and provide a solid background for understanding the most recent astronomical discoveries. Covering the most intriguing features of the cosmos, the topics discussed range from the Earth and global warming to cosmic collisions and the size of the Universe. Major sections examine the Solar System, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and the observational techniques used by astronomers, both amateur and professional. The Universe Revealed represents the collaboration of internationally renowned experts in astronomy and cosmology, with contributions from authors including David Malin, F. Duccio Macchetto, Iain Nicholson, Neil Bone, Ian Ridpath, Seth Shostak, Mike Lancaster, Steve Miller, Ken Croswell, Geoff McNamara, and Steven Young. This extraordinary blend of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology, will appeal to amateur and armchair astronomers alike.

Book Description

This spectacular visual interpretation of the state of the universe has over 250 amazing photographs, many previously unpublished. A unique, interactive, color-coded cross-referencing system leads from one topic to another and connects related layers of information. The text is from a team of internationally known experts from the major astronomy centers, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Illinois, and the SETI Institute. Data are included from the latest NASA and JPL missions: Mars Pathfinder, Galileo, Ulysses, and information on the missions still to come.