The Times Space: A Photographic Guide to the Universe - Hardcover

Ridpath, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007112726 ISBN 13: 9780007112722

Publisher: Times Books, 2002

Synopsis

The vast expanse of the universe has been opened up to us like never before with the development of extraordinarily powerful telescopes both on earth and in space, orbiting satellites and planet and deep space probes. The Times Space is a collection of the best of the photographs taken using this equipment.

The first chapter introduces the different types of instrument that brings us these fantastic and often fantastical images.

In the second the planets in our solar system are brought to life from Pluto – the most remote – to the Moon. The asteroids and comets that enter are solar system are also examined.

Our nearest star, the Sun, and other stars in our galaxy are the subject of the third chapter. The birth and spectacular death of stars – supernovae – are also illustrated.

Finally, the fifth chapter looks beyond our galaxy. It is here that one of space exploration’s greatest developments so far, the Hubble Space Telescope, has been able to teach us so much about the rest of the universe.

The images are spectacular, and author Ian Ridpath describes and explains each one to bring the far reaches of space ever closer.

About this title

About the Author

Ian Ridpath is an internationally renowned writer and editor. His works include the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and popular series of night sky guides for beginners, including The Collins Stars and Planets Guide and Collins Gem Stars. Ian is the recipient of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Klumpke-Roberts Award for outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy. Ian is based in London, UK.

From the Back Cover

The first chapter introduces the different types of instrument that brings us these fantastic and often fantastical images.

In the second the planets in our solar system are brought to life from Pluto – the most remote – to the Moon. The asteroids and comets that enter are solar system are also examined.

Our nearest star, the Sun, and other stars in our galaxy are the subject of the third chapter. The birth and spectacular death of stars – supernovae – are also illustrated.

Edition details

• Publisher: Times Books
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007112726
• ISBN 13: 9780007112722
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128