The universe and beyond Dickinson, Terence. creator text bibliography onc New York Firefly Books 2010 5th ed., rev. and expanded. monographic eng
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204 p. : col. ill., col. port. ; 28 cm. 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. 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. Terence Dickinson ; foreword by Edward G. Gibson. Includes bibliographical references (p. 200) and index. Astronomy Popular works Astronomie Ouvrages de vulgarisation QB44.2 .D495 2010 520 9781554076406 (bound) 1554076404 (bound) 9781554077489 (pbk.) 1554077486 (pbk.) 2012397253 NLC 120328 20230621113145.0 17230188 eng