Universe (book)
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Universe is a 512-page, non-fiction book by Robert Dinwiddie and nine co-authors, published in 2005. The book is divided into three sections, beginning with an introduction to universe theories, space exploration, earth's view of space and how the universe will end. The second section, "Guide to the Universe," contains information on the sun and our solar system, as well as our galaxy, the Milky Way, and other types of galaxies. The last section, "The Night Sky," has full-page maps and charts of the night sky for both northern and southern viewers as well as a comprehensive list of the constellations. The book contains full-colour pictures, maps, and probe photographs. There are in-depth looks at features of planets in our solar system, such as Venus's craters and Mars's ridges. There are also captions describing the scientists and stories behind various discoveries.
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- Dinwiddie, Robert, Philip Eales, David Hughes, Ian Nicholson, Ian Ridpath, Giles Sparrow, Pam Spence, Carole Stott, Kevin Tildsley, Martin Rees (2005). Universe, 1st American ed., New York: DK Pub. ISBN 0-7566-1364-7.
- Science Book Reviews. Science a Go Go. Retrieved on 2006-05-13.
