Universe Explore the astronomical world

With 300 images created by individuals who have attempted to understand or were inspired by the beauty and mystery of the stars, planets and the universe, this book explores the field of astronomy. It presents photographs, sculptures, animations, sketches, engravings, digital images and emblematic works by renowned photographers, artists and astronomers, as well as new creations. A selection made with care by an international committee of specialists, structured in such a way as to highlight similarities and contrasts. - Paul Murdin, astronomer, worked for more than forty years in the United States, Australia, England, Scotland and Spain. First a researcher and scientific administrator for the British government and the Royal Astronomical Society, he now works at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge; he is an associate professor at John Moores University in Liverpool. In line with the bestsellers Maps: Exploring the World and Vegetal: Exploring the Botanical World, a book that will appeal to both readers keen on astronomy and fervent lovers of space, planets and galaxies. - A selection of 300 images from around the world, reproduced in a single sequence to create intriguing juxtapositions. - Images spanning thousands of years, ranging from cave paintings and medieval manuscripts to contemporary art, photography, animation and interactive websites. - Emblematic images produced by internationally renowned artists and astronomers, such as Copernicus, David Malin, Olafur Eliasson, Galileo, Yayoi Kusama, Isaac Newton, Pablo Picasso or Gerhard Richter.