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Authors of introductory astronomy books strive to cover, in a single volume, an ancient yet dynamic discipline whose scope literally spans the universe. Dickinson (Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe) and Nicolson (Heavenly Bodies) succeed in meeting this challenge. Both provide brief overviews of the universe and organize their work in traditional fashion, progressing from study of Earth and the moon to examination of more remote objects and thence to cosmology. Each book includes data obtained as recently as 1998. Both authors examine the likelihood of finding living organisms elsewhere in the solar system and the possibility of intelligent life existing in another part of the universe. Dickinson, however, devotes considerably more space to (highly speculative) discussion of extraterrestrial life. His upbeat book, displaying an abundance of stunning photographs and space art, is by far the more appealing. Nicolson's work, on the other hand, is more inclusive and covers topics in considerably more detail. It could easily serve as a college-level text (although it lacks the exercises and review questions found in many introductory textbooks). Dickinson's book is recommended for all libraries; Nicolson's for academic and larger public collections.ANancy Curtis, Fogler Lib., Univ. of Maine, Orono
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The Universe and Beyond is an excellent overview of the cosmos... Lavishly illustrated. (Thomas A. Lesser Science Books and Films 200001)
Packed with information, its photographic images augmented with explanatory graphics and artistic renderings. (Washington Post 19991205)
Upbeat book, displaying an abundance of stunning photographs and space art... Recommended for all libraries. (Library Journal 199912)
Lavishly illustrated with astrophotos, artworks and diagrams. (Astronomy 2000)
A lively, informative text and dozens of stunning photographs and illustrations. It is a delight to read. (Robert A. Seal American Reference Book Annual 200505)
The latest update... continues to provide an accessible and wonderfully illustrated tour. (Sky and Telescope )
Chosen as one of the 'Best Books for Junior High and Young Adult 2005' by Science Books and Films. (Science Books and Films )
Excellent book... exceedingly well written and filled with stunning photos and illustrations, the book is one of the best. (Gary W. Finiol Science Books and Films )
Another gem... full of visual impact both photographically and graphically. Each illustration is complemented with an in-depth caption. (Peggy Dominy E-Streams ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Packed with information, its photographic images augmented with explanatory graphics and artistic renderings. (Washington Post 19991205)
Upbeat book, displaying an abundance of stunning photographs and space art... Recommended for all libraries. (Library Journal 199912)
Lavishly illustrated with astrophotos, artworks and diagrams. (Astronomy 2000)
A lively, informative text and dozens of stunning photographs and illustrations. It is a delight to read. (Robert A. Seal American Reference Book Annual 200505)
The latest update... continues to provide an accessible and wonderfully illustrated tour. (Sky and Telescope )
Chosen as one of the 'Best Books for Junior High and Young Adult 2005' by Science Books and Films. (Science Books and Films )
Excellent book... exceedingly well written and filled with stunning photos and illustrations, the book is one of the best. (Gary W. Finiol Science Books and Films )
Another gem... full of visual impact both photographically and graphically. Each illustration is complemented with an in-depth caption. (Peggy Dominy E-Streams ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
great book,
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This review is from: The Universe and Beyond (Paperback)
If its astronomy and the wonders of the universe that your interested in, this book is the perfect start. It touches on pretty much everything without it feeling like your reading a technical university text book.
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A good general text for the beginning astronomer,
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A friend and I are taking an intro to astonomy course and this is one of the recommended texts. I can certainly see why. It's a very clearly written work with a heavy emphasis on planetary and solar astronomy and a lucid discussion of stellar objects visible with personal telescopes, subjects that the noviate astronomer is most likely to find of interest. The author also dedicates two chapters to the subject of theoretical astrophysics at the very basic level of cosmology, ie) the theory of the origin, the possible ultimate destiny of the universe, and the liklihood of the existance of coevil universes parallel to our own. Dickinson also throws his lot in with those who would believe in UFOs, to the extent that while he doesn't believe in the sightings people report--however well meaningly--he does believe that intelligent life is out there and may well already know of our existance. He gives a thorough and lucid outline of why he believes this to be the case. He also summarizes the SETI project and the ultimate change in position on this topic of high visibility astronomers like the late Carl Sagan, Iosif Shklovskii, and Ben Zuckerman. A very interesting book, and one that whets the appetite for further information.
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Outstanding,
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Excellent, highly readable book about the various aspects of the universe. Presented with fabulous photos, images, and illustrations. An absolute must-have for anyone interested in astronomy. So fantastic, it will even inspire those NOT interested in astronomy. Suitable for elementary school kids (for the photos) on up. Dickinson has an absolute talent for writing about astronomy in a clear, concise way without talking down to you or relying on too much technical jargon and does all that and makes it fascinating too. Wonderful.
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