Visions of the Cosmos by Carolyn Collins Petersen, John C. Br... - 9780521818988

Visions of the Cosmos\nby Carolyn Collins Petersen\nHardback\nEnglish\n\nBrand new copy from BookCurl \u2013 the UK independent online bookseller.\n\n------------------------------\nBook details\n------------------------------\nAuthor: Carolyn Collins Petersen\nTitle: Visions of the Cosmos\nFormat: Hardback\nLanguage: English\nTopic: Popular astronomy and space\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press\nPublication year: 2003\nISBN-13: 9780521818988\nISBN-10: 0521818982\n\n------------------------------\nDescription\n------------------------------\nThis spectacularly illustrated book is a comprehensive exploration of astronomy through the eyes of the world's observatories and spacecraft missions. Featuring the latest and most stunning images, it provides a magnificent portrayal of the beauty of the cosmos. The accompanying text is an accessible guide to the science behind the wonders, with clear explanations of all the major themes in astronomy. An essential guide to understanding and a.