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Book

Universe : exploring the astronomical world.

Call Number

  • 523.1 U5884 (CEN)

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Publication Information

London : Phaidon Press Limited, 2019.

Physical Description

350 pages : illustrations (black and white, and color) ; 25 cm

Summary

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and digital renderings with iconic works by renowned photographers, artists, and astronomers alongside previously unpublished finds.

Notes

Originally published: 2017.

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