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The Definitive Visual Guide
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Explores every aspect of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the edge of the known Universe.
Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our Solar System and beyond.
Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy.
The core of the book is a tour of the cosmos covering the Solar System, the Milky Way, and galaxies beyond our own. Explanatory pages introduce different celestial phenomena, such as galaxies, and are followed by catalogues that profile the most interesting and important examples.
A comprehensive star atlas completes the picture, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year as viewed from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
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Explores every aspect of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the edge of the known Universe. Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our Solar System and beyond. Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241412749
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 September 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK
Contributors:
- Consultant editor Martin Rees
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 37.0mm
Width: 259.0mm
Height: 307.0mm
Weight: 2720g
Pages: 528
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