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This title provides the ultimate guided tour of space. 'beautifully illustrated and fascinating read for anyone with even a passing interest in the skies above' - "Geographical". From the fiery mass of the Sun's core to the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, take off into the farthest limits of space and discover our universe. Explore the latest discoveries in astronomy, spectacular star charts and stunning images from the latest space probes and telescopes. This is a dazzling visual exploration of all the astonishing features and phenomena of space. This is an out-of-this-world reference for all the family.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have just received my copy of 'Universe, the definitive visual guide' from Amazon and I can say it is the best book I have ever owned. It is not just an Astronomy book although it covers that vast subject area like no other.
Everything we should know about our Earth, the Moon and surrounding planets, Galaxies and Nebulas to the 'edge' of the Universe are lavishly illustrated and knowledgeably explained, leaving just enough of the mysteries for us to look at and wonder.
Just open this beautiful, huge and heavy book at any page at random and you will be blown away. The quality of print, photographs, animations and artwork is unsurpassed and the research and, yes, centuries of history and knowledge that have made this book possible are all laid out. They all combine to truly make it 'the Definitive Visual Guide'. You will need no other to understand your place in the Universe.
It took some courage to undertake the production of such a magnificent volume of over 500 pages at such a give-away price and we all wish the DK company success. But there is a different and frightening kind of bravery needed to really show how insignificant and indeed random is the existance our planet Earth. You will see how we were formed, what a tiny place we occupy and finally how we will be swallowed up and snuffed out by what is now the friendly, but expanding, Sun. That is of course if the approaching Anromeda Galaxy doesn't get us first.
This is an unforgettable work of art and science into which you can dip at random anytime. It will truly change your life and the way you see things, for the better. If you only ever again buy one book, make sure it is this: 'Universe, the Definitive Visual Guide'.
Tim Costello, Dublin, Ireland.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is awesome, i was hesitant at first but it is money extremely well spent. You could lose yourself in this book for days at a time.
It is well written to make it an easy read and the pictures and illustrations put everything into perspective & are mind blowing. How can people still believe that we are alone in the vastness of our universe I'll never know. This book is a MUST for anybody interested in Astronomy.....
A big thank you to all involved in making this book.
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best books I have ever bought.
Amazing photographs, excellent text, up-to-date.
Amazing photographs, excellent text, up-to-date.
The book is divided into three sections
1)Basic concepts of astronomy
a)What is the universe
b)The beginning and end of the universe
c)The view from the earth
d)Exploring space
2)Guide to the universe
a)Solar System
b)The Milky Way
c)Beyond the Milky Way
3)The night sky
a)The constelations
b)Monthly sky guide
If you are interested in astronomy-cosmology then this book should be in your library.
Not just a visual guide, this book is packed with interesting facts, especially, about the fabric of space-time, the origin and the end of the universe and space flight.
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Excellent
The book itself is excellent. Covering an extraordinarily vast range of topics, from galaxy super clusters to neutrinos to theoretical particles like the Higgs boson and gravitons. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matthew J. Metson
Wonderful highest quality book.
Full of stunning pictures and illustrations that explain in simple language complex ideas and facts. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Say No More 67
Wonderful book, but don't buy the soft back edition
This is an absolutely wonderful and beautiful book, but I made the mistake of buying the 2008 soft back edition which has absolutely awful binding. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Peter Bolson
Mind-bogglingly stupendous
500+ pages of mind blowing, brain numbing, superbly illustrated text! I was given this book (2007 reprint lists Robert Dinwiddie and Ian Ridpath as contributors and Martin Rees as... Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. G. Futers
Fantastic value for money!
This is by far the most comprehensive and complete book I have bought on Astronomy. It's pure value for money. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Garry Paton
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I got this as a christmas present for my uncle. He loved it. He didnt put the book down the whole night. Read more
Published 16 months ago by lari
UNIVERSE The Definitive Visual Guide
I was blown away by this book. Not being an expert on astronomy, merely an occasional viewer, I wanted a book that I could use as a one stop reference library on our universe. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Davey
Comprehensive
There is a wealth of information in the book. It is organised well and covers most areas of the topic in good detail. Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by Mr. Paul Charnock
perfect
Total perfection.
Everything you will ever want to know about the universe in one complete book.The text and pictures guide you around perfectly and easily. Read more
Everything you will ever want to know about the universe in one complete book.The text and pictures guide you around perfectly and easily. Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by M. S. Packman
A wonderful book
Having recently developed an interest in what lies beyond our world, I was looking for a book that is informative, interesting and not too dry. Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by discipleofhanuman
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