Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World
Author(s): Phaidon Press Editors; David Malin (Contribution by); Paul Murdin (Contribution by)
Explore the stars and planets and beyond through 300 fascinating images - an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe - from ancient cave paintings to animation.
Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300 images created by those who have tried to understand - or who have been inspired by - the beauty and mystery of stars, planets, and beyond. Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, the selection includes paintings, photographs, sculpture, animation, prints, sketches, and digital renderings with iconic works by renowned photographers, artists, and astronomers alongside previously unpublished finds.
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Paul Murdin has worked as an astronomer in the USA, Australia, England, Scotland, and Spain. Previously a research scientist and a science administrator for the UK Government and the Royal Astronomical Society, he now works at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge, England, and is visiting professor at John Moores University, Liverpool.
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- : Phaidon Press Limited
- : Phaidon Press Ltd
- : 01 October 2017
- : 01 October 2017
- : books
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- : Phaidon Press Editors; David Malin (Contribution by); Paul Murdin (Contribution by)
- : Hardback