Universe, a Three-Dimensional Study
Couper, Heather; Pelham, David
Language: English
Published by Century Publishing, London, 1985
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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Seller: Roger Lucas Booksellers, Horncastle, United KingdomRoger Lucas Booksellers
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1st edition, 4to, unnumbered, paper engineering at its most imaginative, pop-ups from James Diaz, David Carter and David Pelham; laminated boards, all movables in working shape, VG+ Copy, no DJ as issued Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- Title
- Universe, a Three-Dimensional Study
- Author
- Couper, Heather; Pelham, David
- Publisher
- Century Publishing, London
- Publication year
- 1985
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hard Cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0712607749
- ISBN 13
- 9780712607742
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Sciences & Technology
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Couper and Henbest start their excellent survey with the astronomical drama of the last decade, the story of one of the most expensive science experiments ever (costing well over a billion US dollars), the building and launch of Hubble Space Telescope in 1990.Fortunately, the endeavour was ultimately successful and ranks as one of the great technical achievements of all time. As so many of the remarkable pictures in this book show, the telescope has allowed us to look further into deep space and with greater definition than ever before.
To provide a text that can compete with such spectacular and arresting pictures can be difficult. Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest are ideally qualified to write for a general readership and combine academic qualifications with award winning science writing. The book is divided into four sections starting with the origin of the Universe followed by the stars, planets and SETI--the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence. The narrative is greatly enhanced by extensive quotes and comments, derived from interviews with the world's leading astronomers. --DouglasPalmer
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