Universe. Exploring the astronomical world. Ediz. illustrata - Rilegato

Murdin, Paul

 
9781838660154: Universe. Exploring the astronomical world. Ediz. illustrata

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A gorgeous exploration of the ways in which humans have documented the beauty of the cosmos – in a new compact edition

Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300 images created by those who have tried to understand – or who have been inspired by – the beauty and mystery of stars, planets, and beyond.

Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, the selection includes paintings, photographs, sculpture, animation, prints, sketches, and digital renderings with iconic works by renowned photographers, artists, and astronomers alongside previously unpublished finds.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Paul Murdin has worked as an astronomer in the USA, Australia, England, Scotland, and Spain. Previously a research scientist and a science administrator for the UK Government and the Royal Astronomical Society, he now works at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge, England, and is visiting professor at John Moores University, Liverpool.

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A gorgeous exploration of the ways in which humans have documented the beauty of the cosmos – in a new compact edition

Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300 images created by those who have tried to understand – or who have been inspired by – the beauty and mystery of stars, planets, and beyond.

Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, the selection includes paintings, photographs, sculpture, animation, prints, sketches, and digital renderings with iconic works by renowned photographers, artists, and astronomers alongside previously unpublished finds.

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9780714874616: Universe. Exploring the astronomical world. Ediz. a colori [Lingua inglese]

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ISBN 10:  0714874612 ISBN 13:  9780714874616
Casa editrice: Phaidon, 2017
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