The universe in state-of-the-art 3D with star and planet maps by world-renowned illustrator Wil Tirion
The Great Atlas of the Universe takes you on a journey through the cosmos – from the planets of our solar system to the neighbouring stars of the Milky Way and distant galaxies. Over 300 pages, this large-format atlas presents all the knowledge of astronomy in a groundbreaking presentation. The atlas is both a visual adventure and a competent reference work.
Contents:
- The Earth & Moon
- The inner solar system
- The outer solar system
- The nearest stars
- The local neighbourhood
- The Milky Way
- The Local Group
- The universe of galaxies
- The sky maps
- The constellations
Each chapter begins with a detailed overview map. Each planet has a double-page image that allows you to see its internal structure. There are also physical maps of the surfaces of the rocky planets and moons. In the last two chapters, the atlas offers views of the sky for all seasons and latitudes, as well as detailed maps and portraits of the individual constellations.
The author Mark A. Garlick is an astrophysicist and illustrator. He describes and illustrates the universe in a way that is both captivating and understandable like no other. His contributions appear worldwide in all major astronomy magazines and many books.
