Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide - Rilegato

DK

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1409376508 ISBN 13: 9781409376507

Casa editrice: DK, 2012

Riassunto

Turn your eyes to the skies with this cosmic compendium. Beginning with the Big Bang and following the history of space right up to the latest discoveries, this is the ultimate guide to the Universe.

Incredible photography from the Hubble Space Telescope and other leading observatories combine with specially commissioned digital artworks to give you an unparalleled view of infinite space. Explore the countless wonders of our Solar System and beyond in breathtaking detail, from black holes and dark matter to gravity and galaxies. Observe the position of planets and stars from around the world and gaze in wonder at all 88 constellations. Marvel at the possibility of life on Mars, the presence of dark energy, and planets in other solar systems.

Hundreds of pages of accessible and authoritative text have been revised and updated to include all the new developments in this ever changing science. With an introduction by Britain's Astronomer Royal, Sir Martin Rees, night sky charts for every month of the year, and a practical section explaining how to use telescopes, Universe puts the cosmos firmly in your hands.

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This is an out-of-this world journey across the universe. From the fiery mass of the Sun's core to the black hole at the centre 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. This new edition has been expanded and updated to include the most exciting new discoveries from water on Mars to planets in other solar systems plus up-to-date charts and information on the latest equipment for studying the wonders of the universe. The comprehensive night-sky atlas covers all the constellations and planetary charts showing their positions right up to 2019. With a special embossed jacket, "Universe" is a beautiful gift for keen amateur astronomers as well as a great reference book for the whole family.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: DK
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1409376508
• ISBN 13: 9781409376507
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 528
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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