Rees M. (Ed.) Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe

Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2011. - 513 p.This is the ultimate guided tour of our universe. From the fiery mass of the Sun's core to the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, take off into the farthest limits of space and discover our universe. Explore the latest discoveries in astronomy, spectacular star charts and stunning images from space probes and telescopes. It offers a dazzling visual exploration of all the astonishing features and phenomena of space. It is an out-of-this-world reference for all the family. Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe is divided into three main sections.The INTRODUCTION is an overview of the basic concepts of astronomy. GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE looks, in turn, at the Solar System, the Milky Way (our home galaxy), and the regions of space that lie beyond. Finally, THE NIGHT SKY is a guide to the sky for the amateur skywatcher.