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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley LTD
ISBN-139780241412749
eBay Product ID (ePID)25046504219
Product Key Features
Number of Pages528 Pages
Publication NameUniverse: the Definitive Visual Guide
LanguageEnglish
SubjectScience, Astronomy, Physics
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
Dimensions
Item Height259 mm
Item Weight2775 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDk