Sizing up the universe : the cosmos in perspective

Title:

Author:

Gott, J. Richard.

ISBN:

9781426206511

Personal Author:

Gott, J. Richard.

Publication Information:

Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2011.

Physical Description:

246 p. : col. ill., maps ; 26 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Apparent sizes -- Mapping the sky -- Distances -- Map of the universe -- Sizes in the solar system -- To infinity and beyond.

Abstract:

Using scaled maps, object comparisons, and beautiful space photographs, it demonstrates the actual size of objects in the cosmos- from Buz Aldrin's historic footprint to the visible universe and beyond. The authors offer visual comparisons with astonishing precision and maximum reader-friendliness, conveying clear and understandable explanations of unimaginable vastness.

Language:

English

Subject Term:

Astronomy -- Charts, diagrams, etc.

Geographic Term:

Solar system -- Charts, diagrams, etc.

Added Author:

Vanderbei, Robert J.

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The authors offer visual comparisons with astonishing precision and maximum reader-friendliness, conveying clear and understandable explanations of unimaginable vastness.