Galaxies

Galaxies
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Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9780525574316
ISBN-13 : 052557431X
Rating : 4/5 (31X Downloads)

Book Synopsis Galaxies by : David J. Eicher

Download or read book Galaxies written by David J. Eicher and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tour the incredible scope of the cosmos as we know it with the editor in chief of Astronomy, featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and full-color photography from the magazine’s archives, much of it never before published. “The natural history of the galaxies is majestic and deserves its own David Attenborough. In David Eicher, it may have just found him.”—Richard Dawkins Journey to the edges of our galaxy and beyond with one of the most widely recognized astronomy experts as your guide. Delve into the history of stargazing and space observation, learn how black holes power galaxies, and understand the classification of the different galaxy types. This illuminating book—with artful illustrations and never-before-seen space photography—will open your mind to the wonders of the universe that await.


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