Universe: Stunning Satellite Imagery from Outer Space

by Heather Couper

Book Overview

The saga of our universe--its birth, life, and death--is a tale of such epic proportions and complexity that only now, a million years after the dawn of humankind, are we in a position to tell it. In... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592236995
• ISBN13: 9781592236992
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 9.8" x 13.0"

Customer Reviews

UNIVERSE is an ideal addition

Over 250 images, many beamed from the Hubble and recent space missions, accompanies a science survey text by Heather Couper, an expert on astronomy and space, to probe the secrets of black holes, stars, and the universe. UNIVERSE: STUNNING SATELLITE IMAGERY FROM OUTER SPACE accompanies each full-page color representation with science and astronomy notes - some condensed, some accompanied by in-depth feature articles - making it a top pick for both college-level holdings strong in astronomy and public libraries seeking contemporary books packing in attractive photos. UNIVERSE is an ideal addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library reference collections on Astronomy.