300 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. ports. ; 29 cm.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
Bestselling astronomy writer Terence Dickinson showcases a breathtaking portfolio drawn from an archive of over 500,000 existing Hubble images together with facts and tidbits about Hubble's history and discoveries not found in any other book.
Contents
Hubble's universe -- Hubble's top science accomplishments -- The message of starlight -- Crucibles of creation -- Starry tapestry -- Blaze of glory -- Hubble's invisible universe -- Empires of stars -- Neighbor worlds : the planets -- Hubble's strange universe.