
Building on the latest discoveries in astronomy & cosmology this guide to space covers everything from the Solar System to black holes dark matter & the Big Bang It brings the wonders of the cosmos within reach Beautiful photos from the Hubble Space Telescope & other observatories are combined with specially commissioned digital artworks to provide the ultimate guided tour of the Universe A superbly comprehensive set of night sky charts shows the positions of stars & planets as seen from around the world & there is a separate chart for each of the 88 constellations The accessible & authoritative text has been thoroughly revised to keep up with this fast-changing science
- from water on Mars to dark energy & planets in other solar systems An expanded section on practical astronomy
Includes:: the latest equipment for amateurs complete with step-by-step instructions on setting up & using a telescope With a foreword by Britain's Astronomer Royal Martin Rees Universe is the ultimate guide to the cosmos