New York Times bestseller
Journey into the universe through the most spectacular sights in
astronomy in stereoscopic 3D
Welcome to the Universe in 3D takes you on a grand tour of the
observable universe, guiding you through the most spectacular sights in
the cosmos--in breathtaking 3D. Presenting a rich array of stereoscopic
color images, which can be viewed in 3D using a special stereo viewer
that folds easily out of the cover of the book, this book reveals your
cosmic environment as you have never seen it before.
Astronomy is the story of how humankind's perception of the
two-dimensional dome of the sky evolved into a far deeper comprehension
of an expanding three-dimensional cosmos. This book invites you to take
part in this story by exploring the universe in depth, as revealed by
cutting-edge astronomical research and observations. You will journey
from the Moon through the solar system, out to exoplanets, distant
nebulas, and galaxy clusters, until you finally reach the cosmic
microwave background radiation (or CMB), the most distant light we can
observe. The distances to these celestial wonders range from 1.3
light-seconds to 13.8 billion light-years. Along the way, the authors
explain the fascinating features of what you are seeing, including how
the 3D images were made using the same technique that early astronomers
devised to measure distances to objects in space.
The dramatic 3D images in this one-of-a-kind book will astonish you,
extending your vision out to the farthest reaches of the universe. You
will never look up into the night sky the same way again.
