For budding astronomers and space enthusiasts this is the ultimate guide. Spectacular and state-of-the-art, this is the ultimate guide to the known universe. It is packed with dazzling images and unbelievable statistics including maps from our Solar System to the outer edges of space, constellation charts, cross-sections of asteroids and meteorites, images that capture exploding supernovas and distant galaxies. This book contains everything you need to know to navigate the night sky and to know all there is to know about the furthest reaches of the cosmos. It comes complete with a fold out poster of the universe and a CD, from which you’ll be able to print out lots of images found in the book.
Inside this remarkable guide to space, you will find everything from detailed planetary topography to the most current facts and figures about our amazing Universe. In addition to extensive maps of outer space, this atlas also includes constellation charts, diagrams and cross sections of space objects like asteroids and meteorites, the latest information on space shuttles and missions and stunning, oversize images that capture exploding supernovas and distant galaxies. Designed for the next generation of space enthusiasts, "Atlas of the Universe" contains everything you will need to navigate the night sky - and the farthest reaches of the cosmos. This book features a metallic embossing on the cover. It contains over 800 photos and illustrations, star maps and fact files. It includes a poster and a CD containing download able images.