Description
A comprehensive, up-to-date survey of our knowledge of the Universe beyond Earth, for general readers and astronomy enthusiasts.
About the Author
Ian Morison spent his professional career as a radio astronomer at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, and he has had an asteroid named in his honour in recognition for his work. In 2007 he was appointed Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, the oldest chair of astronomy in the world. He writes a monthly online sky guide and audio podcast for the Jodrell Bank Observatory and is the author of numerous articles for the astronomical press and of a university astronomy textbook. His most recent book is An Amateur's Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens (Cambridge University Press, 2014).
Reviews
'It would be hard to find a clearer and more balanced survey of what we know about the cosmos - from the Solar System, out to the remotest galaxies.' Martin Rees, University of Cambridge
'... copiously illustrated ... [and] attractively presented for easy reading. ... I recommend it heartily to all Gamow devotees and anyone else who wants to have an up-to-date ... awareness of what is known, and what remains mysterious, about the Universe.' Colin Cooke, The Observatory
Book Information
ISBN 9781107073463
Author Ian Morison
Format Hardback
Page Count 365
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 900g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 177mm * 22mm