Tour the incredible scope of the cosmos as we know it with the editor
in chief of Astronomy, featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and
full-color photography from the magazine's archives, much of it never
before published.
"The natural history of the galaxies is majestic and deserves its own
David Attenborough. In David Eicher, it may have just found
him."--Richard Dawkins
Journey to the edges of our galaxy and beyond with one of the most
widely recognized astronomy experts as your guide. Delve into the
history of stargazing and space observation, learn how black holes power
galaxies, and understand the classification of the different galaxy
types. This illuminating book--with artful illustrations and
never-before-seen space photography--will open your mind to the wonders
of the universe that await.