Visions of the Cosmos
Seiten
2003
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-81898-8 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-81898-8 (ISBN)
This spectacularly illustrated book is a comprehensive and accessible exploration of astronomy through the eyes of the world's observatories and spacecraft missions. An essential guide to understanding and appreciating the Universe, Visions of the Cosmos builds on the success of the authors' previous best-selling book, Hubble Vision.
This spectacularly illustrated book is a comprehensive exploration of astronomy through the eyes of the world's observatories and spacecraft missions. Featuring the latest and most stunning images, it provides a magnificent portrayal of the beauty of the cosmos. The accompanying text is an accessible guide to the science behind the wonders, with clear explanations of all the major themes in astronomy. An essential guide to understanding and appreciating the Universe, Visions of the Cosmos builds on the success of the authors' previous book, Hubble Vision, which became an international best-seller and won world-wide acclaim.
This spectacularly illustrated book is a comprehensive exploration of astronomy through the eyes of the world's observatories and spacecraft missions. Featuring the latest and most stunning images, it provides a magnificent portrayal of the beauty of the cosmos. The accompanying text is an accessible guide to the science behind the wonders, with clear explanations of all the major themes in astronomy. An essential guide to understanding and appreciating the Universe, Visions of the Cosmos builds on the success of the authors' previous book, Hubble Vision, which became an international best-seller and won world-wide acclaim.
Carolyn Collins Petersen is a science journalist and creator of educational materials for astronomy. John Bradt is an adjunct Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Mexico.
Introduction; 1. Eyes in the sky; 2. Telescopes: multi-frequency time machines; 3. Planets on a pixel; 4. The lives of stars; 5. Galaxies - tales of stellar cities; 6. The once and future universe; 7. Stargazing - the next generation; Glossary.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 20.11.2003 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 187 Plates, color |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 248 x 286 mm |
| Gewicht | 1253 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-521-81898-2 / 0521818982 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-521-81898-8 / 9780521818988 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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