Heather Couper Boeken

Text and pop-up illustrations trace the history of the universe.

As the Millennium approaches, people are looking at the grand scale, seeking information on the widest issues. This book accompanies Channel 4's broadcasting venture of the same name. "Universe" presents a grand overview of the universe, as it is understood at the threshold of the new millennium. The series seeks to understand the big questions that people have asked through the ages. "How did the universe begin?", "Are we alone?". Astronomers all around the world explain their observations and the theories required to understand the universe today. Graphics explain esoteric concepts, from the structure of the Big Bang to the anatomy of the Sun. The result is a summary of our vision of Universe 2000. Arising from a common research base, the concepts of "Universe" will be available across all media outlets - enabling the user to access the information in whatever form they want. This will include the book and series, a video, radio series, magazine and newspapaer features, and interactive CD-ROM and Internet access.

5,000 facts - more than any other book on the market - that will astound, amuse and fascinate you!

A month-by-month guide to the northern-hemisphere night sky for 2017, written by the internationally known astronomy writers and broadcasters Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest.

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.

Looking at all aspects of space, from the life history of a star, how man travelled into space, the fate of the Universe and the possibility of life on other worlds.

Discusses how we know about black holes, how they affect matter around them, and what would happen if you got inside one.

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers. Covering Britain and Ireland, the new 2022 edition has been completely revised to ensure it is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.

A comprehensive and definitive guide to the wonders of the night sky and the universe.

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.