Illustrated Atlas of the Universe

The Illustrated Atlas of the Universe is a collection of modern maps, captivating photographs, and elegant illustrations that systematize the knowledge we have accumulated about the Solar System, our Universe, and the vast spaces beyond it.
This is a classic encyclopedia... from National Geographic that will be of interest to amateur astronomers and all those enchanted by space.
The book is illustrated with images from the latest space missions, accompanied by text written by authoritative scientists. Peering into the depths of space, it tells us what we know about the Milky Way and other galaxies and explains how we came to such conclusions, introducing the basics of astrophysics.
James Stanley Trefil is an American physicist and science communicator, professor of physics at the University of Virginia and Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. He is a member of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is a scientific consultant for the Smithsonian Institution magazine and the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

Author: Джеймс Трефил

Printhouse: AST

Series: How to Observe the Stars

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2020

ISBN: 9785171174064

Number of pages: 288

Size: 290х220х22 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 1220 g

ID: 520640

The Illustrated Atlas of the Universe is a collection of modern maps, captivating photographs, and elegant illustrations that systematize the knowledge we have accumulated about the Solar System, our Universe, and the vast spaces beyond it.
This is a classic encyclopedia from National Geographic that will be of interest to amateur astronomers and all those enchanted by space.
The book is illustrated with images from the latest space missions, accompanied by text written by authoritative scientists. Peering into the depths of space, it tells us what we know about the Milky Way and other galaxies and explains how we came to such conclusions, introducing the basics of astrophysics.
James Stanley Trefil is an American physicist and science communicator, professor of physics at the University of Virginia and Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. He is a member of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is a scientific consultant for the Smithsonian Institution magazine and the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

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