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 catalogues 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.
Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide
$44.39
This visual guide serves as a comprehensive reference for astronomy, teaching about celestial bodies and the history of astronomy.
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| Weight | 2.72 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 30.8 × 3.3 × 25.9 in |
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Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide
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This visual guide enhances science education by providing a detailed study of astronomy and celestial phenomena.
Exceptional full-color photographs representing the latest captures from space telescopes and detailed digital artwork enhance a comprehensive study of the world of outer space, from Earth’s closest neighbors in the solar system to the farthest galaxies, documenting the planets, their moons, stars, galaxies, supernovas, and other celestial phenomena.
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| Weight | 2.654 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 26 × 3.2 × 31.1 in |
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Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide
$37.80
This visual encyclopedia supports science education by teaching students about astronomy, cosmology, and the cosmos.
From the fiery mass of the Sun’s core to the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, Universe takes you on the ultimate guided tour of the cosmos. Full of stunning out-of-this world images reflecting recent advances in space imagery, you’ll go on a journey from our solar system all the way to the farthest limits of space. With information on the nature of the universe, the study of cosmology, Earth’s motion, modern telescopes, astrophotography, and even a comprehensive star atlas, this groundbreaking encyclopedia takes a dazzling and expansive look at the Universe and is a must-have for both students and astronomy enthusiasts. Includes a comprehensive star atlas that covers all the constellations and planetary charts showing their positions right up to 2019, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and notable celestial objects that lie within them, and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year.
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| Weight | 2.722 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 26.2 × 3.8 × 31 in |
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