Universe by Dk

Universe by Dk

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From the fiery mass of the Sun's core to the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, this title takes you on the guided tour of the cosmos. It includes the exciting discoveries from water on Mars to planets in other solar systems and charts and information on the equipment for studying the wonders of the universe.

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Universe by Dk

Turn your eyes to the skies with this cosmic compendium. Beginning with the Big Bang and following the history of space right up to the latest discoveries, this is the ultimate guide to the Universe. Incredible photography from the Hubble Space Telescope and other leading observatories combine with specially commissioned digital artworks to give you an unparalleled view of infinite space. Explore the countless wonders of our Solar System and beyond in breathtaking detail, from black holes and dark matter to gravity and galaxies. Observe the position of planets and stars from around the world and gaze in wonder at all 88 constellations. Marvel at the possibility of life on Mars, the presence of dark energy, and planets in other solar systems. Hundreds of pages of accessible and authoritative text have been revised and updated to include all the new developments in this ever changing science. With an introduction by Britain's Astronomer Royal, Sir Martin Rees, night sky charts for every month of the year, and a practical section explaining how to use telescopes, Universe puts the cosmos firmly in your hands.
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ISBN 13 9781409376507
ISBN 10 1409376508
Title Universe
Author Dk
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 2012-10-01
Number of pages 528
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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