'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 Peak, astronaut and bestselling authorThis 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.
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An upmarket, gift-worthy book of stunning images and breakthrough scientific discoveries from NASA's revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope.
Dr Caroline Harper unveils humanity's cosmic discoveries, from exoplanets to galactic evolution, and the iconic images that bring them to life. Showcasing the ingenuity and power of the James Webb Space Telescope, Unseen Universe is a tribute to global astrophysics, a testimony to the UK's contribution, and a tale of shared, expert endeavour.
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ISBN
9781529430509
Publisert
2024
Utgiver
Vendor
Greenfinch
Vekt
900 gr
Høyde
250 mm
Bredde
198 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Biographical note

Dr Caroline Harper is Head of Space Science at the UK Space Agency, a member of the European Space Agency's Science Programme Committee, and a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. Dr Harper has incredible contacts within the international space science community, and has done press about JWST in the Times, BBC, ITV, Daily Express and Telegraph.