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Hubble's Universe: 2nd Ed; Greatest Discoveries and Latest Images Hardcover – 1 October 2017
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TERENCE DICKINSON
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Product details
- Publisher : Firefly Books; 2 Revised edition (1 October 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 332 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1770859977
- ISBN-13 : 978-1770859975
- Dimensions : 25.4 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
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[review for 11 X 11 edition] {starred review) Dickinson details the Hubble Space Telescope's contributions to science in both text and images. The book's precise descriptions and captions brilliantly complement the nearly 300 full-color Hubble images that form the bulk of the work. Its ten chapters showcase a selection of Hubble's most significant images with explanations of the discoveries they helped make. Especially fantastic are the images of solar wind stripping away large gas clouds that harbor stellar nurseries; images of Hubble's deep field, revealing galaxy clusters from halfway across the universe; and sublime images of vast, colorful nebulas.... Dickinson explains how all the photographed objects fit into scientists' understanding of cosmology, adding extra context to the pictures. Even if you only look at the pictures, this is an amazing book. The accompanying text and photo captions make the work outstanding.-- (01/01/2013)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] A very well done exploration of the telescope, its uses, its history, its astonishing achievements, and its unique place in the science of astronomical observation. The spectacular pictures are certainly a major feature of the book.... A particularly impressive chapter explains six of Hubble's top discoveries that would not have been possible with earthbound telescopes... The science in it is excellent, as a layman's introduction to some otherwise difficult concepts... highly recommended for both the casual reader and the serious lover of astronomy.-- (02/01/2013)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] A visually breathtaking array of Hubble's images in an extraordinary new volume...a book to fill readers with wonder.-- (11/29/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] At first glance, some readers might consider this a coffee table book with just a bunch of pretty pictures--the color images are very high quality--but the substantial captions for the images are extremely well written. Though readers can find many of the images online, they will not get the same lucid descriptions of the science behind the research of each astronomical object... This book will be useful as a supplementary resource for students in introductory astronomy courses. Hopefully, it will motivate more students to learn about the amazing universe that they live in. Highly recommended.-- (06/01/2013)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Dickinson showcases extraordinary late-breaking pictures, many of which have yet to receive wide distribution...and presents a breathtaking portfolio drawn from an archive of over 500,000 existing Hubble images. The accompanying text balances accuracy with accessibility, Dickinson's hallmark. And thanks to the author's familiarity with Hubble's history and discoveries and his access to top Hubble scientists for insight and accuracy, the text includes facts and tidbits not found in any other book. Combined with hundreds of brilliant images, the clear narrative brings to life the fascinating forces at work in the universe.-- (11/01/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] For those who never liked astronomy in school, this book will change your opinion. Outer space never looked so magnificent, and this book brings it all into crystal clear perspective.-- (01/01/2013)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Hubble's Universe....a reminder that the finest telescope in space might also be the greatest camera ever created.-- (09/29/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Part gorgeous coffee-table book, [part] mesmerizing astronomy book, Dickinson's latest is a treasure map to the majesty of our universe.--Publisher's Weekly (09/17/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Stunningly colourful and surreal photos of cosmic columns, spiral galaxies, nebulas and pulsating stars...accompanied by clear, accessible explanatory text.-- (12/08/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Superbly well-produced. Any engagement with this "cosmic portfolio," from picture gazing to deep reading, is grandly rewarded.-- (12/01/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] A very well done exploration of the telescope, its uses, its history, its astonishing achievements, and its unique place in the science of astronomical observation. The spectacular pictures are certainly a major feature of the book.... A particularly impressive chapter explains six of Hubble's top discoveries that would not have been possible with earthbound telescopes... The science in it is excellent, as a layman's introduction to some otherwise difficult concepts... highly recommended for both the casual reader and the serious lover of astronomy.-- (02/01/2013)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] A visually breathtaking array of Hubble's images in an extraordinary new volume...a book to fill readers with wonder.-- (11/29/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] At first glance, some readers might consider this a coffee table book with just a bunch of pretty pictures--the color images are very high quality--but the substantial captions for the images are extremely well written. Though readers can find many of the images online, they will not get the same lucid descriptions of the science behind the research of each astronomical object... This book will be useful as a supplementary resource for students in introductory astronomy courses. Hopefully, it will motivate more students to learn about the amazing universe that they live in. Highly recommended.-- (06/01/2013)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Dickinson showcases extraordinary late-breaking pictures, many of which have yet to receive wide distribution...and presents a breathtaking portfolio drawn from an archive of over 500,000 existing Hubble images. The accompanying text balances accuracy with accessibility, Dickinson's hallmark. And thanks to the author's familiarity with Hubble's history and discoveries and his access to top Hubble scientists for insight and accuracy, the text includes facts and tidbits not found in any other book. Combined with hundreds of brilliant images, the clear narrative brings to life the fascinating forces at work in the universe.-- (11/01/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] For those who never liked astronomy in school, this book will change your opinion. Outer space never looked so magnificent, and this book brings it all into crystal clear perspective.-- (01/01/2013)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Hubble's Universe....a reminder that the finest telescope in space might also be the greatest camera ever created.-- (09/29/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Part gorgeous coffee-table book, [part] mesmerizing astronomy book, Dickinson's latest is a treasure map to the majesty of our universe.--Publisher's Weekly (09/17/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Stunningly colourful and surreal photos of cosmic columns, spiral galaxies, nebulas and pulsating stars...accompanied by clear, accessible explanatory text.-- (12/08/2012)
[review for 11 X 11 edition] Superbly well-produced. Any engagement with this "cosmic portfolio," from picture gazing to deep reading, is grandly rewarded.-- (12/01/2012)
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Kay
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High quality photographs of the cosmos.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2019Verified Purchase
The amazing universe captured in this wonderful book. Great quality photographs with factual information accompanying the many pictures. A wonderful book for anyone interested in what galaxies, nublae and plantery bodies look like.
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CharlieB
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Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 November 2020Verified Purchase
Absolutely fantastic book, I love it. Over 300 pages of stunning photos of the universe. Just buy it. I just ordered a second copy for a Christmas gift for a friend. She saw my copy and was totally in awe of the images.

Richard masters
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Fabulous
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2020Verified Purchase
Simply superb. If you like things Hubble the you have to buy this book.
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Tricia
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Very pleased.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2019Verified Purchase
Beautiful book in lovely condition. Well-packaged and quickly delivered. Very pleased. Thank you.
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Mamajo
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Wow!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2019Verified Purchase
To think that we are part of this amazing universe is difficult to comprehend.
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