GALAXIES, PLANETS, STARS & THE NIGHT SKY

Watson, Fred

All of Astronomy [An Illustrated Guide to Galaxies, Planets, Stars, and Space Exploration]

New York: Millennium House, 2010. EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE — FROM DISTANT GALAXIES TO THE NIGHT SKY.
A large-format, extensively illustrated survey of astronomy, combining explanations of celestial phenomena with astronomical photography, historical material, and practical guides to observing the sky.
All of Astronomy examines stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and the evolution of the universe, alongside the history of astronomical discovery and space exploration. Photographs from space telescopes and observatories are accompanied by diagrams, explanatory text, and images documenting the development of spaceflight.
The concluding observing guide provides constellation charts, descriptions of prominent celestial objects, and seasonal information for identifying features of the night sky.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: A LARGE-FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHIC AND ASTRONOMICAL REFERENCE.
+++ Quarto, approximately 10.5 inches tall; 524 pages, including an index.
+++ Extensively illustrated throughout in color and black and white, with astronomical photographs, diagrams, historical images, spacecraft illustrations, and constellation maps.
+++ The volume includes sections on galaxies, planets, stars, and space exploration, together with a guide to observing the sky throughout the twelve months of the year.
+++ Individual constellation entries combine astronomical and mythological information with star charts, observational data, and descriptions of notable celestial objects.
+++ With a foreword by British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore and Professor Fred Watson serving as chief consultant.

CONDITION: FINE IN A FINE DUST JACKET — GIFT QUALITY.
An exceptionally well-preserved copy with no significant flaws or blemishes. Binding tight and square; text clean and unmarked. Minimal evidence of shelf handling. A clean, gift-quality example.

ASTRONOMY, SPACE EXPLORATION & OBSERVATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE: ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERY THROUGH IMAGES.
Modern astronomical imaging transformed the presentation of astronomy to general readers. Photographs from space telescopes and other observing instruments made distant galaxies, nebulae, and stellar phenomena accessible in unprecedented visual detail. All of Astronomy brings these images together with explanations of the physical processes governing stars, planetary systems, and the wider universe.

FROM THE SPACE AGE TO THE OBSERVING SKY.
The historical sections trace developments in space exploration, including early rocketry and the emergence of satellite technology, while the constellation guide connects astronomical knowledge with practical sky observation.

The involvement of Sir Patrick Moore and Professor Fred Watson places the volume within the tradition of astronomy books written and prepared to communicate scientific discoveries to a general audience.

GENRES: Astronomy, Popular Science, Illustrated Reference Books, Space Exploration, Celestial Atlases, Science History, Observational Astronomy.

SUBJECTS: Astronomy, Fred Watson, Sir Patrick Moore, Galaxies, Stars, Planets, Nebulae, Constellations, Star Charts, Space Exploration, Hubble Space Telescope, Astrophysics, Observing the Night Sky, Celestial Photography, Solar System, Cosmology.

Item #22578
ISBN: 9781921209734

Price: $30.00