Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries
- Offers a unique combination of informative text, magnificent illustrations and stylish design
- Examines the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescope
- Features spectacular photographs, taken with the largest telescopes on Earth and in space, that portray distant corners of the universe
- Author Govert Schilling is a renowned astronomy journalist and science communicator
In his direct and accessible style, the author takes his readers on an exciting journey encompassing the highlights of four centuries of astronomy. Spectacular photographs, taken with the largest telescopes on Earth and in space, portray the most distant corners of the universe.
"Selecting and describing the hundred most impressive and important astronomical discoveries is no easy task, but no one can master this feat as well as Govert Schilling, a veritable master of science communication. With captivating words and breathtaking images, the Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries is a tour-de-force of humankind’s almost unbelievable progress in understanding the cosmos over the past 400 years." Lars Lindberg Christensen, Head of ESO’s Education and Public Outreach Department and author of Cosmic Collisions (Springer 2009)
"A hyper modern concept, aimed at the multimedia generation." Sjaak Priester, science reporter in Dutch newspaper "De Volkskrant"
"A non plus ultra of astronomical history with breathtaking photography." Peter Reinhard, practical astronomer in Austrian magazine "Die Sternenrundschau"
Author | Schilling, Govert |
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Book Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 234 |
Illustrations | 200 illus. in color |
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ISBN-13 | 978-1-4419-7810-3 |
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