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Jean Audouze Guy Israel Cambridge; ISBN: 0521434386 Hardcover 3rd Ed. (March 1994); 472 pp Ships immediately |
Expert Commentary:
From H.K. Eichhorn - Choice: This is one of the very few books
that will be enjoyed by all lovers of astronomy, from the casually interested
(for whom it is a wonderful addition tothe coffee-table picture-book library)
to the professionals who want reasonably reliable and quite detailed,
up-to-date information on areas outside their specialties. A highly recommended
bargain!
From John B. Irwin - Science Books & Films: This superbly and richly
illustrated new edition of the Cambridge Atlas of Astronomy is an unrivaled
source of information. . . . The 130 articles in {the book} are written
by 30 eminent French scientists. The translation into English is by 20
British astronomers and one Canadian. The French slant is refreshing compared
to astronomy books written in English. . . . If you wish to own just one
book on astronomy, this is the one to get--and read and enjoy.
From Eric J. Chaisson - The New York Times Book Review: {This is}
a spectacular collection of the latest findings. Hundreds of magnificently
printed illustrations, a majority in color, capture the excitement of
recent discoveries made by robot space probes as well as ground and spaceobservations
of star formations, black holes, distant galaxies and the like.The detailed
captions are particularly insightful. Discoveries made possibleby the
detection of invisible radiation are stressed throughout, and the vastamount
of information obtained from sampling the entire electromagnetic spectrum
is emphasized. . . . While knowledgeable readers will occasionally spot
factual errors, the value of this visually impressive volume . . . is
its depth and breadth as well as its timely reporting on the latest-breaking
research.
From The Reader's Catalog: Updated to include the 1986 appearance
of Halley's Comet, Voyager's encounter in the same year with Uranus, 1987A
Supernova, and more. Over 1,100 photos and illustrations.
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