Guide to Space: A Photographic Journey Through the Universe

DK Guide to Space: A Photographic Journey Through the UniverseA look at space that's out of this world!The DK Guide to Space takes the reader on a fascinating journey through our universe, using the latest space photography from the Hubble Telescope in a large format to create a dramatic guide to the exploration of space. The NASA photographs are supported by clear artwork explaining complex ideas. Space exploration, astronomy, and cosmology are explored in clear, concise text. Packed with information, this stunning photographic book will capture the imagination of both space enthusiasts and those who are just beginning to learn about our universe. Stunning presentation of the latest NASA and Hubble telescope photography. Over 300 dazzling color photographs. Featuring excellent color photographs, many from the Hubble Telescope, this visually impressive book takes readers through the solar system and beyond."”Booklist, July 1999Neptune is so far away that it would take over 200 years to get there at the speed of the Concorde. Don't wait 200 years to take a look at this book."”Baton Rouge MAGAZINE, July 18, 1999You'll learn amazing facts about everything from the Big Bang to the end of time."”Book Browsing with Phyllis Straughan, The West Orange Times, November 18, 1999With its clear text and dazzling photos, the oversize (book) projects the viewer on to the surface of Venus, takes a look at Jupiter's moons and attends the births of new stars. "”Publishers WeeklyBeautiful, accessible photographs and clear writing fill DK's GUIDE TO SPACE. Peter Bond begins with a long view of the solar system, and then devotes two glossy pages to each planet and two to our most famous star. A photograph of our orange, fiery sun accompanies information about the corona, plasma, and sunspots. Solar and lunar eclipses are explained and illustrated with rare clarity. Photographs in the section on the birth of stars are so breathtaking they look like glorifies Phantom Menace special effects. Galaxies, the Milky Way, rockets, and the whole universe get coverage, and Bond goes into some depth describing satellites, space missions, and possible life on other planets. You can even sneak a peak at the latest photos from the Hubble telescope."”kidsreads.com, September 1999This stunning, oversized volume is sure to attract the attention of anyone interested in space and its exploration. The book is packed with photographs, many from the Hubble space telescope, and information. The pages, printed predominately on a black background, draw readers into the illusion that they are exploring space. Each topic is addressed in a two-page spread filled with photographs and informative blocks of text. While the scope of the book is general, it contains a great deal of specific information, much of which has been gained as a result of the Hubble mission and other recent, robotic space exploration. This book would be useful for both browsing and research projects-it is a natural addition to an