April 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most important scientific tools ever employed by humanity, the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble is the most celebrated celestial observer since Galileo assembled his first optical instruments. Theoretical physicist & astronomer Lyman Spitzer realized that our atmosphere was an imperfect window on the universe & he was the first person to propose the idea of placing a large telescope in orbit, free of the obstacles that clouded ground-based observatories. He was the driving force behind the development of what would eventually become Hubble. Named after the trailblazing astronomer Edwin P. Hubble, the space-based telescope has revolutionised astronomy by providing unprecedented deep & clear views of the universe, ranging from our own solar system to extremely remote fledgling galaxies formed not long after the Big Bang more than 13 billion years ago. Beyond its scientific contributions, 20 years of Hubble research & imagery have had a profound impact on the world`s imagination & spiritual growth. The purpose of the book is to celebrate two decades of astronomical, scientific & technological breakthroughs as told through historic & glorious photographs. ” Hubble: A Journey through Space & Time” features a collection of Hubble`s most important images, as well as a section on the five successful manned missions that have kept the observatory functioning. Hubble`s top 20 discoveries will be described in commentaries by notable scientists. Mission astronauts will contribute their reminiscences as well. ...

This is the definitive illustrated book on Hubble
- the most successful telescope ever constructed, which changed the face of
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High above the Earth`s hazy atmosphere, the Hubble Space Telescope has literally opened up a new window on the Universe & is returning images & data that are amazing & astounding astronomers. Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe presents astounding pictures straight from the telescope, giving readers an exciting & unique view of the universe & revealing how Hubble keeps a watchful eye on our local space neighbourhood, as well as remote solar systems. The images show, in unprecedented detail, stars being born & in their final death throes, evidence of awesome black holes & galactic collisions, & new solar systems in the making. An expert & 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 & works. ...

Three more stories of magical mayhem in one beautifully produced book! Granny decides to liven things up during the school play & turns Noah`s Ark into Noah`s Pirate Ship, before making it rain in the school hall! When Pandora`s parents decide to build a new bedroom for her over the garage, Granny decides to lend a h&. Why build a boring extension when you can build a fairytale castle? But it`s during an outbreak of nits at Pandora`s cousin`s wedding that Granny truly comes into her own - ...

The Hubble Telescope has now gazed into deep space for 25 years, imaging galaxies, nebulas, & supernovas for a new picture of the universe & our place in it. In honour of its 25th anniversary, space historians David De Vorkin & Robert Smith team up again to tell the stories of 25 iconic moments in the illustrious telescope`s career, illustrated with breath taking, never-before-seen images. Here are the major challenges & triumphs, the key scientific findings, the brilliant scientists behind the scenes, & the public`s love affair with a space telescope. Here too, selected by top science & photo editors at National Geographic, are the 25 Hubble All-Stars: awe-inspiring images of beauty & wonder--the best pictures yet--achieved thanks to this amazing space-based telescope. &, more than anything, here is the story of how the Hubble space telescope expanded & enriched our concept of the universe we live in, to wondrous visions never before seen. ...

For 20 years the Hubble Space Telescope has been hurtling around our planet at 17, 500 mph sending spectacularly sharp images of the universe back to Earth, but after two decades & 570, 000 photographs, NASA is preparing to wind down this extraordinarily successful mission. This fully revised & updated edition of Hubble: Window on the Universe (Legacy Edition) showcases the very latest & clearest images of galaxies, nebulae, quasars, exploding stars & stellar nurseries. More than 200 remarkable cosmic images reveal the inner workings of the solar system, the expansion of the Universe, the birth & death of stars, the formation of planetary nebulae, the dynamics of galaxies & the mysterious force known as `dark energy`. Hubble is a celebration of this large & versatile telescope`s astonishing scientific & technical achievements. Featuring the history of the project from its origins & launch in 1990, the discovery & emergency repair of a defective mirror, the impact of subsequent servicing missions & finally, its extraordinary legacy this stunning giant volume will take you on a journey through the universe via 200 glorious full-colour images. ...

The Hubble Space Telescope is now at the apex of its imaging capabilities, yet until the publication of Hubble`s Universe no other popular book had presented the latest pictures taken by the new Wide Field Camera 3. For his most recent book, Terence Dickinson selected a breathtaking portfolio of Hubble pictures from a library of more than 700, 000 images. Thanks to Dickinson`s familiarity with Hubble`s history & discoveries & his access to top Hubble scientists for insight & accuracy, the text

Includes:: facts & titbits not found in any other book. Combined with more than 300 brilliant images, the clear, succinct & illuminating narrative brings to life the fascinating forces at work in the universe.

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The first edition of ` Hubble`s Universe` displayed 300 pages of high-resolution celestial portraits selected by bestselling astronomy writer Terence Dickinson from the initial 22 years of the Hubble Space Telescope`s exploration of distant galaxies. With the telescope now at the apex of its imaging capabilities, this second edition adds another chapter with more than 36 completely new images, including the first publication of a four-page fold-out of the Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest spiral galaxy to Earth, revealing more than one million individual stars. Thanks to Dickinson`s familiarity with Hubble`s history & discoveries & his access to top Hubble scientists for insight & accuracy, the text

Includes:: facts & tidbits not found in any other book. Combined with 330 brilliant images, the clear, succinct & illuminating narrative brings to life the fascinating forces at work in the universe.

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Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is back in this hilarious & gloriously illustrated book for ages six & up from the superstar creator of Clarice Bean & Charlie & Lola, Lauren Child.” These stories are about the days when the Bobton-Trents had it cushy, very cushy indeed.” The Bobton-Trent seniors certainly know how to make the most of their extravagant wealth
- socialising, doing things, buying things & generally being more than a little bit.. . irresponsible... Luckily for them, their son Hubert Horatio is an exceptionally intelligent, talented & sensible child. Unluckily for Hubert, this tends to mean that a lot of his spare time is spent steering his rather unruly set of grown-ups out of trouble. Legendary children`s writer & Waterstones Children`s Laureate 2017-2019 Lauren Child revisits one of her most popular characters in these br&-new, laugh-out-loud stories about the rather unconventional Bobton-Trents! The perfect gift for children aged six & up.
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