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The universe and beyond / Terence Dickinson ; foreword by Edward G. Gibson.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Firefly Books, 2010.Edition: 5th ed., rev. and expandedDescription: 204 p. : col. ill., col. port. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781554076406 (bound)
  • 1554076404 (bound)
  • 9781554077489 (pbk.)
  • 1554077486 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 520 22
LOC classification:
  • QB44.2 .D495 2010
Contents:
A journey through time and space -- Nearby worlds -- Realm of the giants -- Ice worlds -- Cosmic furnaces -- Galaxies -- Into the abyss -- In search of extraterrestrials -- How the universe will end -- Telescopes for the 21st century -- Reflections on astronomical illustration -- Cosmic update.
Summary: A factual, up-to-date guide to the universe, written in accessible language and illustrated with the latest images from space probes and the largest observatories on Earth. Covers most major topics in modern astronomy without delving into them at textbook depth, but doesn't skimp on detail. Focuses on areas about which people most often ask questions.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 200) and index.

A journey through time and space -- Nearby worlds -- Realm of the giants -- Ice worlds -- Cosmic furnaces -- Galaxies -- Into the abyss -- In search of extraterrestrials -- How the universe will end -- Telescopes for the 21st century -- Reflections on astronomical illustration -- Cosmic update.

A factual, up-to-date guide to the universe, written in accessible language and illustrated with the latest images from space probes and the largest observatories on Earth. Covers most major topics in modern astronomy without delving into them at textbook depth, but doesn't skimp on detail. Focuses on areas about which people most often ask questions.

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