Illustrated Atlas of the Universe

The Illustrated Atlas of the Universe features cutting-edge maps, stunning photography, and beautiful illustrations that organize our accumulated knowledge of our solar system, our universe, and the vast expanses beyond. This is a classic National Geographic encyclopedia that will delight amateur astronomers and anyone fascinated by the cosmos. The book is illustrated with images from the latest space missions, accompanied by a text written by an authoritative scientist. Looking into the depths of space, he tells what we know about the Milky Way and other galaxies, and explains how we came to these conclusions, introducing the basics of astrophysics. James Stanley Trefil is an American physicist and popularizer of science, professor of physics at the University of Virginia and Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is a scientific consultant for the Smithsonian magazine and the Smithsonian Planetarium. Max Adler in Chicago.


Author: TREFIL D. Publisher: AST Series: How to Observe the Stars Age restrictions: 12+ Year of publication: 2020 ISBN: 9785171174064 Number of pages: 288 Size: 60x84/8 mm Cover type: Hardcover