Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide

Hardback

Main Details

Title Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) DK
Consultant editor Martin Rees
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:528
Dimensions(mm): Height 308,Width 259
Category/GenrePopular science
Cosmology and the universe
Solar system
Astronomical charts and atlases
Popular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9780241412749
ClassificationsDewey:523.1
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
Publication Date 3 September 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.