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Firefly Atlas of the Universe Hardback - 2005

by Patrick Moore

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From the publisher

The new edition of a critically acclaimed bestseller.

"A beautiful, up-to-date oversized volume that is the equivalent of a small astronomy library...a superb visual reference."
- Terence Dickinson, SkyNews

"Highly recommended."
- Booklist (of the 2nd Edition)

Firefly Atlas of the Universe is the ultimate reference to the stars, planets and celestial objects using the most comprehensive information currently available.

The book features the latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Very Large Telescope, Mars Express, the Cassini spacecraft and 2004 Huygens probe of Saturn and Titan. The stunning images are explained with clear and detailed text.

The full color book illustrates and explains:

  • Exploring the Universe the history and current state of astronomy and space exploration
  • The Solar System Earth and other planets, mapped and imaged with data from the most recent mission probes
  • The Sun astrophysical phenomena from sunspots to eclipses
  • The Stars movements and life cycles, novae and supernovae, black holes, and more
  • The Universe the origin and nature of the universe, our galaxy, local and remote galaxies, quasars, and the question of alien life
  • Star Maps whole sky maps with 22 alphabetized chapter listings of stars and constellations, and seasonal charts for both northern and southern hemispheres.

Firefly Atlas of the Universe is a fascinating and encyclopedic reference illustrated with spectacular color photographs and illustrations.

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  • Title Firefly Atlas of the Universe
  • Author Patrick Moore
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition 3rd
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Firefly Books, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
  • Publication date 2005-10
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781554070718 / 1554070716
  • Weight 3.46 lbs (1.57 kg)
  • Dimensions 12.26 x 9.3 x 0.93 in (31.14 x 23.62 x 2.36 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006275758
  • Dewey Decimal Code 520.223

About the author

Sir Patrick Moore is the author of 60 books including Guide to Stars and Planets and is host of the long-running BBC-TV series, The Sky at Night.

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