Journey to the farthest corners of the universe in this visually stunning coffee table book by the former chief historian of NASA
300 maps and illustrations tell the incredible story of the past, present, and future of the universe and space exploration
Navigate the Solar System, the Milky Way, and beyond with 300 magnificent charts, illustrations, and photographs. This large-format atlas makes the immense universe feel more intimate, with striking full-page spreads and engaging text.
Former chief historian of NASA Roger D. Launius offers important perspective on the trajectory of space exploration and its achievements, covering topics like ancient ideas of the cosmos; the evolution of galaxies; the search for extraterrestrial intelligence; investigating the inner and outer solar system; and human migration to the Moon and to Mars. The book includes:
- Full-page and full-spread historical, scientific, cosmology, and specially commissioned maps.
- Amazing photos from NASA's archives and stunning new artwork
- Biographical sidebars highlighting important people involved in the search for knowledge about the universe, from Galileo to Nancy Grace Roman to Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
With the growing market for space tourism and planned Artemis missions to return astronauts to the Moon, space exploration verges on a new era, and this book looks toward the future to include conceptions of futuristic space activities. The marvelous collection of maps provide visual reference to better understand science and humanity's place in the universe. Absorbing and exquisitely detailed, Smithsonian Atlas of Space is a showstopping journey through the cosmos.
- ISBN10 158834780X
- ISBN13 9781588347800
- Publish Date 29 October 2024
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Smithsonian Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781588347800