Description
About the book. The Universe uses the travel guide format to explore outer space. Lonely Planet takes the reader from Earth through the solar system and onward to stars, galaxies, and the universe’s largest structures. The hardcover book from 2019 has 608 pages and was produced in collaboration with NASA JPL, as stated on the cover.
Content. The content covers planets, moons, the sun, the asteroid belt, and the Kuiper belt before the journey continues out among the stars. Neighbouring stars, planetary systems, and exoplanets provide a broader perspective on our cosmic neighbourhood. The Milky Way, the Andromeda galaxy, and galaxy clusters appear toward the end. Comparisons between Earth and other worlds make the guide’s geographic storytelling approach an entry point into astronomy.
Who is this book suitable for? For readers who enjoy exploring and want to see the travel guide format applied to an entirely different subject. The book can be read as a continuous journey outward or opened at a planet or galaxy of particular interest. The content and presentation reflect the 2019 edition. This is an illustrated journey of discovery with English text, spanning everything from the solar system to the observable universe.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2019. 608 pages. ISBN 9781788686365.
