Galaxies : inside the universe's star cities / David J Eicher ; illustrations by Irene Laschi.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Clarkson Potter/Publishers, [2020]Description: 256 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780525574316
- 052557431X
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 523.112 E34 | Available | 33111009825130 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Tour the incredible scope of the cosmos as we know it with the editor in chief of Astronomy , featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and full-color photography from the magazine's archives, much of it never before published.
"The natural history of the galaxies is majestic and deserves its own David Attenborough. In David Eicher, it may have just found him."--Richard Dawkins
Journey to the edges of our galaxy and beyond with one of the most widely recognized astronomy experts as your guide. Delve into the history of stargazing and space observation, learn how black holes power galaxies, and understand the classification of the different galaxy types. This illuminating book--with artful illustrations and never-before-seen space photography--will open your mind to the wonders of the universe that await.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What are galaxies? -- Inside the Milky Way galaxy -- Nearby galaxies : the Local Group -- The Virgo supercluster -- Galaxies to the edge of the universe.
"Tour the most dazzling, fascinating, and unusual galaxies in the universe with the Editor-in-Chief of Astronomy as your personal guide, featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and full-color photography from the magazine's archives, much of it never before published"-- Provided by publisher.