Secrets of the Universe
Secrets of the Universe
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Suitable for those fascinated by the night sky, this book presents an introduction to astronomy and its history. It reveals the story of mankind's quest through the ages to unlock the scientific secrets of our universe.
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Secrets of the Universe by Paul Murdin
For anyone who has ever been fascinated by the night sky, this beautifully designed introduction to astronomy and its history reveals the compelling story of mankind’s quest through the ages to unlock the scientific secrets of our universe.With over 400 stunning illustrations, including the latest satellite photography, historic prints and paintings, and artists’ impressions of phenomena known to exist but never photographed, Murdin presents 65 discoveries that demonstrate how human ingenuity, technological innovation and occasionally pure serendipity have expanded our knowledge of the Universe beyond anything our ancestors – even a generation ago – could have imagined.
'I recommend it to all astronomers - amateur and professional - and interested general readers' - Journal of the British Astronomical Association
'This book will not be read in a day or even a week but it will provide good reading for some considerable time … and I can do no more than strongly recommend it' - Astronomy Now
'Beautifully produced … an up-to-date picture of astronomy and just how we got where we are today …delightfully illustrated with a stunning array of images, crammed with fascinating facts and figures' - Observatory Magazine
'Excellent value for money, this book would be a marvellous addition for any secondary school or college library' - The School Librarian
'This book will not be read in a day or even a week but it will provide good reading for some considerable time … and I can do no more than strongly recommend it' - Astronomy Now
'Beautifully produced … an up-to-date picture of astronomy and just how we got where we are today …delightfully illustrated with a stunning array of images, crammed with fascinating facts and figures' - Observatory Magazine
'Excellent value for money, this book would be a marvellous addition for any secondary school or college library' - The School Librarian
Paul Murdin, OBE, is the author of The Secret Lives of Planets. He has worked as an astronomer in the UK, the USA, Australia and Spain, and discovered the first stellar black hole, Cygnus X1. He is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, former president of the European Astronomical Society and Senior Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge. In 2012 Asteroid 128562 was named ‘Murdin’ by the IAU in honour of his contributions to the field.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500251553 |
| ISBN 10 | 050025155X |
| Title | Secrets of the Universe |
| Author | Paul Murdin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 342 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |