9781838660154: Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World
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| SKU | 9781838660154 |
|---|---|
| Title | Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World |
| Author Description | Phaidon Editors |
| Uri | store/general-non-fiction/universe-exploring-the-astronomical-world-midi-format-9781838660154/ |
| Web Author Description | Paul Murdin has worked as an astronomer in the USA, Australia, England, Scotland, and Spain. Previously a research scientist and a science administrator for the UK Government and the Royal Astronomical Society, he now works at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge, England, and is visiting professor at John Moores University, Liverpool. |
| webLongDescription | A gorgeous exploration of the ways in which humans have documented the beauty of the cosmos – in a new compact edition Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300 images created by those who have tried to understand – or who have been inspired by – the beauty and mystery of stars, planets, and beyond. Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, the selection includes paintings, photographs, sculpture, animation, prints, sketches, and digital renderings with iconic works by renowned photographers, artists, and astronomers alongside previously unpublished finds. |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Size | Size: 245 x 210 mm (9 5/8 x 8 1/4 in) |
| Pages | Pages: 352 |
| Illustrations | 300 |
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