Unseen universe

Harper, Caroline

£30.00

Discover how the awe-inspiring images from Webb are rapidly changing our understanding of our solar system and beyond. From the towering dust cliffs of the Carina Nebula to Jupiter glowing like an iridescent disco ball in the sky, these stunning new images have captured the imagination of millions all over the world. Launched on 25th December 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful and complex space telescope ever built, capturing a glimpse of deep space billions of years in the past. Now, Dr Caroline Harper and contributing astrophysicists from across Europe and the USA use Webb’s photography to answer 10 of the biggest questions humankind has about the universe, including: How are stars born? How do galaxies form and evolve? What are the origins of black holes? Are we alone in the universe?

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Publish Date: 02/05/2024

Description

‘Packed full of stunning images, Unseen Universe takes you on an awe-inspiring journey seen through the eyes of the James Webb Space Telescope. A truly wonderful book that puts the universe into perspective. Beautiful and informative.’ – Tim Peake, astronaut and bestselling author

This is the universe as you’ve never seen it before. From the towering dust cliffs of the Carina Nebula to Jupiter glowing like an iridescent disco ball in the sky, the stunning new images from the James Webb Space Telescope have captured the imagination of millions all over the world.

These awe-inspiring pictures are also rapidly changing our understanding of our solar system and beyond. Webb is the most powerful and complex space telescope ever built, capturing a glimpse of deep space billions of years in the past.

In this landmark book, Dr Caroline Harper and contributing eminent astrophysicists from across the globe explain the science behind these astonishing images, providing new answers to some of humankind’s biggest questions about the universe.

Additional information

Weight 900 g
Dimensions 250 × 198 × 22 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

224

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

523.1 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K