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Collins Encyclopedia of the Universe
"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe offers a complete guide to our discovery and understanding of the Universe, exploring all the facets that make up this fascinating but complex subject." "Written by many of the world's leading experts in the field, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe combines authority and integrity with real accessibility, covering every aspect of the subject, from the first tentative explanations of Earth's place in the Universe, right through to the latest developments in quantum theory and space technology. Enhanced by hundreds of breathtaking photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, the encyclopedia offers a comprehensive, easy-to-use and visually dramatic book - an essential guide to interested readers of all levels."--BOOK JACKET.
384 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2001
About the author
Ian Ridpath
90 books17 followersIan William Ridpath is an English amateur astronomer, who has been an active observer, writer, editor, and broadcaster, on the subject since 1972. He is also known for his UFO skepticism, an interest in astro-philately, marathon running (having participated in the London Marathon dressed as Halley’s Comet) and, most recently, horse racing.
Ridpath has an equally varied and productive professional life. He has written or edited over forty books in the field of astronomy, he is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (Council member 2004–07), a member of the Society of Authors, a member of the Association of British Science Writers, he has worked at the University of London Observatory, and manages a self-publishing business. He also regularly gives talks and lectures on astronomy.
He is most well known in astronomical circles as the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy, and for his updates and work on the acclaimed classic Norton's Star Atlas.
Ridpath has an equally varied and productive professional life. He has written or edited over forty books in the field of astronomy, he is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (Council member 2004–07), a member of the Society of Authors, a member of the Association of British Science Writers, he has worked at the University of London Observatory, and manages a self-publishing business. He also regularly gives talks and lectures on astronomy.
He is most well known in astronomical circles as the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy, and for his updates and work on the acclaimed classic Norton's Star Atlas.
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November 5, 2023
I mapped it all out.
November 30, 2014
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe
Citation by: Jennifer Emberton
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 591 Ill
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Watson-Guptill (July 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0823025128
ISBN-13: 978-0823025121
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 10.5 x 11.5 inches
Content/Scope: Science
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The author is editor of the authoritative Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and the last three editions of Norton's Star Atlas, the longest-established star atlas in the world and reputedly the best-known. He is a major contributor to the Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia Universe, and is author of Dorling Kindersley's Eyewitness Companion to Astronomy. In 2012 he won the Astronomical Society of the Pacific's Klumpke-Roberts Award for "outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy", the most prestigious award of its kind. However, you can’t be fully without bias when composing any thing; there is always something you could have added or taken out.
Arrangement/Presentation: This book is arrange similar to a dictionary. There is a guide on how to use the book in the preface and many illustrations.
Relation to other works: The eight chapters include "The History of Astronomy," "Contents of the Cosmos," and "Space Exploration," and the reference section offers a glossary, bibliography, directory of websites, listings of spacecraft missions, mathematical concepts, and celestial data.
Accessibility/Diversity: The book has lots of illustrations and is easy to find answers to facts. This book is geared more towards high school students with a science background.
Cost: $45
Professional Review:
Berry, T. (2001). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe (Book Review). Library Journal, 126(17), 67.
Citation by: Jennifer Emberton
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 591 Ill
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Watson-Guptill (July 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0823025128
ISBN-13: 978-0823025121
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 10.5 x 11.5 inches
Content/Scope: Science
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The author is editor of the authoritative Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and the last three editions of Norton's Star Atlas, the longest-established star atlas in the world and reputedly the best-known. He is a major contributor to the Dorling Kindersley encyclopedia Universe, and is author of Dorling Kindersley's Eyewitness Companion to Astronomy. In 2012 he won the Astronomical Society of the Pacific's Klumpke-Roberts Award for "outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy", the most prestigious award of its kind. However, you can’t be fully without bias when composing any thing; there is always something you could have added or taken out.
Arrangement/Presentation: This book is arrange similar to a dictionary. There is a guide on how to use the book in the preface and many illustrations.
Relation to other works: The eight chapters include "The History of Astronomy," "Contents of the Cosmos," and "Space Exploration," and the reference section offers a glossary, bibliography, directory of websites, listings of spacecraft missions, mathematical concepts, and celestial data.
Accessibility/Diversity: The book has lots of illustrations and is easy to find answers to facts. This book is geared more towards high school students with a science background.
Cost: $45
Professional Review:
Berry, T. (2001). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe (Book Review). Library Journal, 126(17), 67.
June 5, 2015
This encycloppedia gives a great detail of almost everything in the universe.The inforation is perfect for more for higher grade level research papers.The inforaton goes from black holes to the moons of saturn.This book has loads of information of everything that you may posilby need to know about the universe
September 15, 2012
It looks a spectacular book with a treasure of information with numerous great pictures.
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