Smithsonian Atlas of Area: A Map to the Universe from the Huge Bang to the Future

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Journey to the farthest corners of the universe on this visually beautiful coffee-table atlas by the previous chief historian of NASA

300 maps and illustrations inform the unbelievable story of the previous, current, and way forward for the universe and area exploration

Navigate the Photo voltaic System, the Milky Approach, and past with 300 magnificent charts, illustrations, and pictures. This massive-format atlas makes the immense universe really feel extra intimate, with hanging full-page spreads and interesting textual content.

Former chief historian of NASA Roger D. Launius presents essential perspective on the trajectory of area exploration and its achievements, masking subjects like historic concepts of the cosmos; the evolution of galaxies; the seek for extraterrestrial intelligence; investigating the interior and outer photo voltaic system; and human migration to the Moon and to Mars. The ebook consists of:

Full-page and full-spread historic, scientific, cosmology, and specifically commissioned maps. Wonderful photographs from NASA’s archives and beautiful new artworkBiographical sidebars highlighting essential folks concerned within the seek for information concerning the universe, from Galileo to Nancy Grace Roman to Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
With the rising marketplace for area tourism, area exploration verges on a brand new period, and this ebook appears to be like towards the longer term to incorporate conceptions of futuristic area actions. The marvelous assortment of maps present visible reference to raised perceive science and humanity’s place within the universe. Absorbing and exquisitely detailed, Smithsonian Atlas of Area is a showstopping journey by means of the cosmos.

From the Writer

NGC 346, a 200,000 light-years distant star cluster

Credit score: SCIENCE: NASA, ESA, CSA, Olivia C. Jones (UK ATC), Guido De Marchi (ESTEC), Margaret Meixner (USRA). IMAGE PROCESSING: Alyssa Pagan (STScI), Nolan Habel (USRA), Laura Lenkić (USRA), Laurie E. U. Chu (NASA Ames).

Credit score: Chandra X-ray Middle / textual content modified by Quarto Publishing plc.

Writer ‏ : ‎ Smithsonian Books (October 29, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 158834780X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1588347800
Merchandise Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 kilos
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.05 x 1.38 x 12.27 inches