Universe
by Carole Stott, David Hughes, Giles Sparrow, Ian Nicholson, Ian Ridpath, Kevin Tildsley, Martin Rees, Pam Spence, Philip Eales, Robert Dinwiddie
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Author: Carole Stott, David Hughes, Giles Sparrow, Ian Nicholson, Ian Ridpath, Kevin Tildsley, Martin Rees, Pam Spence, Philip Eales, Robert DinwiddieBrand: Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-10-03
ISBN: 0756613647
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: DK ADULT
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Book Review: A very thorough and thought provoking book about universe
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book 4 weeks ago after trying out quite a few books about universe. This is by far the best book about the unimaginable universe. The things that I liked about this book are:
The book is divided into 4 sections. First one is overview of the universe. Second section goes into details of the solar system. Third talks about rest of the universe. Last section has guides to watch sky in the night.
It starts off with a few pages about technical understanding of forces that build universe. Excellent information about atoms, bonds, Bohr's orbits, photos, gravity etc. These basic concepts of physics are tied in to how the universe functions. If you are not a technical person, don't get scared by this since it is explained in a very neat and simple manner. I wish this kind of explanations were available in my high school.
It has few of the best ever pictures of celestial objects. Its not only a picture book though. It has lot of textual information about the object. There are lot of great illustrations to describe each planet in detail. I have not yet reached the part where it talks about rest of the universe but so far, I am loving this book.
Things I did not like? Not much really. I would have liked to see information about how these pictures are taken or from where the pictures are obtained but understand that it would make the book less appealing in terms of asthetics.
Great book overall, not just an eyecandy but a definitive resource about universe.
Thanks
Abhay Joshi
Summary of Universe
Unparalleled look at the Universe and all its wonder! -- Setting off from the heart of the Solar System to the outer limits of the known cosmos, this comprehensive visual guide by Robert Dinwiddie takes an unparalleled look at the Universe and all its wonders. -- You'll learn about the forces and processes that underpin the cosmos, and consider such fundamental questions as when and how the Universe began and what the future may hold. -- Universe boasts spectacular star charts that provide the clearest possible reference to the planets, stars and other heavenly bodies that can be seen from Earth. -- Hardcover, 512 pages.Astronomy Books
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