Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe

Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe

by Carole Stott (Author), Carole Stott (Author), Carole Stott (Author), Carole Stott (Author), Carole Stott (Author), Robin Kerrod (Author)

Synopsis

High above the Earth's hazy atmosphere, the Hubble Space Telescope has literally opened up a new window on the Universe and is returning images and data that are amazing and astounding astronomers.This fully revised and updated book presents astounding pictures straight from the telescope, giving readers an exciting and unique view of the universe and revealing how Hubble keeps a watchful eye on our local space neighbourhood, as well as remote solar systems.The images show, in unprecidented detail, stars being born and in their final death throes, evidence of awsome black holes and galactic collisions, and new solar systems in the making.An expert and lively commentary by two of the world's leading popular astronomy writers complements the stunning images, making this book the essential package for anyone who wants to understand how the universe looks and works.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Publisher: David & Charles PLC
Published: 29 Aug 2008

ISBN 10: 0715329235
ISBN 13: 9780715329238

Author Bio
Robin Kerrod is an astronomy and space writer with a string of best-selling titles to his credit, including The Sky at Night and The Star Guide. He is a Fellow both of the Royal Astronomical Society and the British Interplanetary Society. Carole Stott, former professional astronomer and head of The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, is the author of several popular space titles and is currently features writer for the UK's best-selling astronomy magazine, Astronomy Now.