Bibliograph

Space atlas, mapping the universe and beyond, James Trefil ; with a foreword by Buzz Aldrin

Type

Label

Space atlas, mapping the universe and beyond, James Trefil ; with a foreword by Buzz Aldrin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Illustrations

photographsmapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Space atlas

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

James Trefil ; with a foreword by Buzz Aldrin

Sub title

mapping the universe and beyond

Summary

In this guided tour of our planetary neighborhood, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and beyond, detailed maps and fascinating imagery from recent space missions partner with clear, authoritative scientific information. Starting with the sun and moving outward into space, acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil illuminates each planet, the most important moons, significant asteroids, and other objects in our solar system. Looking beyond, he explains what we know about the Milky Way and other galaxies--and how we know it, with clear explanations of the basics of astrophysics, including dark matter and gravitational waves. For this new edition, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his moonwalk, astronaut and American hero Buzz Aldrin offers a new special section on Earth's moon and its essential role in space exploration past and future

Table Of Contents

The solar system -- The galaxy -- The universe -- Mysteries

Target audience

adult

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Mapping the universe and beyond

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