The Stars: The Definitive Visual Guide to the Cosmos

The Stars: The Definitive Visual Guide to the Cosmos

<p>The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond.</p><p>Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with <i>The Stars</i>. Packed with 3-D artworks of each constellation and incredible new imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, ground-based observatories worldwide, and more, this awe-inspiring guide features the most fascinating objects known to astronomy, from glittering star-birth nebulae to supermassive black holes.</p><p>The position, size, and color of every night-sky object is revealed with unprecedented clarity, and a specially commissioned 3-D model of the celestial sphere that surrounds our planet charts all 88 constellations, together forming a complete map of the sky. From the Big Bang to the search for extraterrestrial life, key areas in astronomy and cosmology are covered, and colorful infographics distill a wealth of data into an easy-to-digest visual format.</p><p>Whether you want to know more about space and the night sky or are eager to take up stargazing, <i>The Stars</i> is your guide to exploring these fascinating marvels of the universe.</p>