The Universe by Giles Sparrow

The Universe by Giles Sparrow

This stunning collection of images and essays surveys the key breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the universe around us - from the discovery of the solar system, to Supermassive black holes and the remote depths of the cosmos. Beginning with the theories put forward for the origin of our universe - the Big Bang and its rivals - and ending with what the eventual fate of our cosmos might be, this overview of 100 landmark discoveries tells the story of how we have endeavoured to understand the place of our own planet in the wider universe.

'The Universe has all the beauty of a coffee table book, with every entry accompanied by gorgeous photography' BBC Focus* BBC Focus *
'surveys in words and breath-taking pictures the key breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos' Choice Magazine. * Choice Magazine *
'The book is commendably up to date ... this stands out [...] for its broad selection of images, practical format and affordable price' Sky at Night. * Sky at Night *
'stunning collection of images and essays' Sunday Telegraph. * Sunday Telegraph *

Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and works as an editor specializing in popular science. He is the author of - amongst other books - The Genius Test, The Universe and How To See It, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe and was a major contributor to Dorling Kindersley's Universe.

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ISBN 13	9781780872254
ISBN 10	1780872259
Title	The Universe
Author	Giles Sparrow
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quercus Publishing
Year published	2012-07-05
Number of pages	416
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