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'''''Universe''''' is a 512-page, non-fiction book by nine British co-authors (listed alphabetically below) with a short Foreword by [[Sir Martin Rees]], first published in 2005. The book is divided into three sections, beginning with an introduction to theories of the Universe, space exploration, Earth's view of space and how the Universe will end. The second section, "Guide to the Universe," contains information on the [[Sun]] and our [[Solar System]], as well as our Galaxy, the [[Milky Way]], and other types of [[galaxy]]. The last section, "The Night Sky," has full-page maps and charts of the night sky for both northern and southern viewers as well as a comprehensive list of the [[constellation]]s. The book contains full-colour pictures, maps, and probe photographs. There are in-depth looks at features of [[planet]]s in our solar system, such as [[Venus]]'s [[Impact crater|crater]]s and [[Mars]]'s ridges. There are also captions describing the scientists and stories behind various discoveries. The book was produced in London, England, by Dorling Kindersley [http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/enwiki/static/html/features/universe/intro.html] and is published internationally. A revised and updated edition was published in September 2007, including recent developments such as the reclassification of Pluto as a [[dwarf planet]]. |
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'''''Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide''''' is a 528-page, non-fiction book by nine British co-authors (Robert Dinwiddie, Philip Eales, [[David Hughes (astronomer)|David Hughes]], Iain Nicolson, [[Ian Ridpath]], Giles Sparrow, Pam Spence, Carole Stott and Kevin Tildsley) with a short Foreword by [[Sir Martin Rees]], first published in 2005. |
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The book is divided into three sections, beginning with an introduction to theories of the Universe, space exploration, Earth's view of space and how the Universe will end. The second section, "Guide to the Universe", contains information on the [[Sun]] and the [[Solar System]], as well as the [[Milky Way]] and other types of [[galaxy|galaxies]]. The last section, "The Night Sky", has full-page maps and charts of the night sky for both northern and southern viewers as well as a comprehensive list of the [[constellation]]s.<ref>{{cite web |
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The book contains full-colour pictures, maps and probe photographs. There are in-depth looks at features of [[planet]]s in the Solar System, such as [[Venus]]'s [[Impact crater|crater]]s and [[Mars]]'s ridges. There are also captions describing the scientists and stories behind various discoveries. |
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The book was produced in London by [[Dorling Kindersley]] and is published internationally. A revised and updated edition was published in September 2007, including developments such as the reclassification of [[Pluto]] as a [[dwarf planet]]. In October 2012, the book was revised for a third time adding newly discovered information about [[Exoplanet|planets]] in other [[planetary system]]s and [[water on Mars]].<ref>{{cite web |
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A fourth edition appeared in 2020. |
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Latest revision as of 03:31, 28 November 2020
Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide is a 528-page, non-fiction book by nine British co-authors (Robert Dinwiddie, Philip Eales, David Hughes, Iain Nicolson, Ian Ridpath, Giles Sparrow, Pam Spence, Carole Stott and Kevin Tildsley) with a short Foreword by Sir Martin Rees, first published in 2005.
The book is divided into three sections, beginning with an introduction to theories of the Universe, space exploration, Earth's view of space and how the Universe will end. The second section, "Guide to the Universe", contains information on the Sun and the Solar System, as well as the Milky Way and other types of galaxies. The last section, "The Night Sky", has full-page maps and charts of the night sky for both northern and southern viewers as well as a comprehensive list of the constellations.[1]
The book contains full-colour pictures, maps and probe photographs. There are in-depth looks at features of planets in the Solar System, such as Venus's craters and Mars's ridges. There are also captions describing the scientists and stories behind various discoveries.
The book was produced in London by Dorling Kindersley and is published internationally. A revised and updated edition was published in September 2007, including developments such as the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet. In October 2012, the book was revised for a third time adding newly discovered information about planets in other planetary systems and water on Mars.[2] A fourth edition appeared in 2020.
Publishing detail
[edit]- Dinwiddie, Robert; Philip Eales; David Hughes; Iain Nicolson; Ian Ridpath; Giles Sparrow; Pam Spence; Carole Stott; Kevin Tildsley; Martin Rees (2020). Universe (4th ed.). London: DK Pub. ISBN 978-0-2414-1274-9.
References
[edit]- ^ "Science Book Reviews". Science a Go Go. 22 December 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2006.
- ^ "Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide". Science Book A Day. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
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