| Description |
528 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm |
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At head of title: DK Smithsonian. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
A short tour of the universe / by Martin Rees -- Introduction. What is the universe? ; The beginning and end of the universe ; The view from Earth -- Guide to the universe. The solar system ; The Milky Way ; Beyond the Milky Way -- The night sky. The constellations ; Monthly sky guide. |
| Summary |
Detailed profiles and stunning visuals explore every aspect of the cosmos. From the big bang to planets in our solar system and beyond, this new edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date maps of the night sky, explores the history of telescopes and the latest equipment for amateur observers, and highlights the most recent discoveries in astronomy. -- adapted from back cover |
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Cosmology -- Popular works.
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Cosmology -- Pictorial works.
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Universe -- Pictorial works.
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| Genre |
Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
Rees, Martin J., 1942- editor.
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DK Publishing, Inc.
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Smithsonian Institution.
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| Note |
At the head of title: DK Smithsonian |
| Added Title |
Smithsonian Universe |
| ISBN |
9781465499950 (hardcover) |
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1465499954 (hardcover) |
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