| View Larger Image | Universe | Hardcoverby Martin Rees (Editor)
| List Price: | $50.00 | |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | DK ADULT | | Page Count: | 512 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 03, 2005 | | Sales Rank: | 93,687rd |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Continuing in the bestselling tradition of Animal and Earth, DK brings you Universe - a truly definitive guide that takes you on a tour from the Solar System to the farthest limits of space. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 54 reviews)
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An essential book for astronomers by mohamed (california, TM USA)  5 Stars
September 10, 2009
This book is probably the best book ever. It really explains good, has beautiful examples, and very organized. I really recommend this book.
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Perfect by Eric Boyer (Canada) 5 Stars
June 16, 2009
This is a great book! The excellent organization of pictures and information make it great for an occasional-viewing coffee table book, while the intruiging and well-written information make it great to read from cover to cover (if you have time!). I read it cover to cover and have gained a significant amount of knowledge regarding all aspects of the universe.
The book starts with a 110-page introduction to the universe and astronomy. This section includes subjects such as the scale of the universe, the physics of matter and the universe, the beginning of the universe, the fate of the universe, techniques for amateur astronomers, and the history of astronomy.
The next 210 pages present the details about all types of astronomical bodies. It starts with the solar system, then goes onto the Milky Way, and finally beyond the Milky Way. Extensive detail is given for all the planets, comets and other bodies in the solar system, all types of stars, and all types of galaxies.
The final section of the book is a 150-page guide for star-gazers. Charts of the night sky from all points on Earth at all times of the year are given, as well as details on interesting sights that can be seen at certain times and places.
I would recommend this book to everyone. It's readable by almost anyone age 8 and up, and people of all ages will enjoy the astonishing pictures. Basically, when you think of all the aspects and features that an ideal book on the topic of the universe would include, you will be imagining this book. It's almost flawless.
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Simply Awesome! by S. McLeish (Boston, MA) 5 Stars
April 07, 2009
Wow. Just wow. This book is a feast for the eyes. It is so well laid out and the graphics are just fantastic. I rarely rate products and I had to take the time to recommend this book. If you are interested at all in the universe around us, pick up this book. You won't be disappointed.
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Making Astronomy Understandable by Astraea (On the Spay-Stay) 5 Stars
February 02, 2009
This book was an invaluable find for me. I volunteer as a program presenter at Lake Afton Public Observatory, one of the few publicly accessible observatories in the nation that lets the public put their eyes up to an actual telescope. I use this book to flesh out my presentations, and I frequently find myself flipping through the pages just for the sheer fun of it. This book is visually stimulating and, as near as I can tell, factually correct. In the softcover edition, they even updated the planets list to show that Pluto was now considered a dwarf planet! I also really love the "night sky" section in the back that gives me star charts and objects to look for month by month. DK is on top of things with this book, for sure.
There are a few places where I wish they would have given me more information, but had they done that, I'm sure the book would've been unweildy and extremely thick (it's already fairly hefty to begin with). The index in the back is extremely helpful. A wonderful resource for anyone working in astronomy, education, or public outreach. Even if it doesn't give you an in-depth report every time, the photographs are pristine, and this book always offers up enough information to serve as a starting point for further inquiry.
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Informative and entertaining ride through the Universe by G. L. Thompson (Memphis, TN) 5 Stars
January 29, 2009
This book is an excellently written and illustrated manual for those curious about our solar system and beyond. I like the way that the book begins with the basics of particle physics and build from there taking you from planet to planet and out through the galaxies. It really is all-encompassing. I found this to be one of the best all around books for the educated layman out there. It is richly illustrated and packed with the latest photographs. A must have.
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