Universo (Universe) by Dk

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Universo (Universe) by Dk

Déjate deslumbrar por las maravillas del universo a través de impresionantes imágenes y prepárate para conocer todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el cosmos.

Universo es una enciclopedia llena de impactantes fotografías, información contrastada y explicaciones claras que te ayudarán comprender de manera fácil y visual todo lo relativo al universo y a los elementos y cuerpos que lo forman, como las estrellas, los planetas, los agujeros negros o las nebulosas. 

Esta enciclopedia del espacio, incluye:
  • Impresionantes imágenes en 3D, mapas astrales y fotografías de calidad (¡entre ellas la primera que se tomó de un agujero negro!).
  • Los últimos descubrimientos en astronomía, como las ondas gravitacionales, el agua líquida en Marte o nuevos planetas.
  • Datos e información detallada de cada una de las constelaciones del firmamento.
  • Un mapa que muestra cómo se ve el cielo de noche en cada mes del año desde los hemisferios norte y sur.

Con explicaciones de los conceptos básicos de la astronomía, un análisis del Sistema Solar y las galaxias, y una guía del cielo nocturno, esta enciclopedia escrita por expertos en cosmología es el regalo perfecto para los amantes de esta ciencia. 

Marvel at the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond.

Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy.

The core of the book is a tour of the cosmos covering the Solar System, the Milky Way, and galaxies beyond our own. Explanatory pages introduce different celestial phenomena, such as galaxies, and are followed by catalogs that profile the most interesting and important examples.

A comprehensive star atlas completes the picture, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year as viewed from both the northern and southern hemispheres

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is currently a part of Penguin Random House, which was formed on July 1, 2013. For adults and children, DK produces highly visual, photographic nonfiction. With offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto, DK creates content for consumers in over 87 countries and 62 languages. DK's mission is to educate, enrich, and delight readers of all ages, and everything DK produces, whether in print or digital format, reflects the company's distinct design approach. DK's unique combination of words and visuals, put together to amazing effect, gives unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics.

For both print and digital products, we have a reputation for design creativity. Travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, food, and parenting are all covered in our adult collection. DK's large children's list contains a wealth of knowledge for kids, toddlers, and newborns. DK has an outstanding collection of licensing products, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books, and covers everything from animals and the human body to homework help and craft activities.

DK is the parent company of Alpha Books, which publishes the Idiot's Guides series, and Prima Games, which publishes video games, as well as Rough Guides, an award-winning travel publisher.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780593848128
ISBN 10 0593848128
Title Universo (Universe)
Author Dk
Series Dk Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Young Readers
Year published 2024-11-12
Number of pages 528
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.