The illustrated encyclopedia of the universe /
foreword by Martin Rees ; general editor, Ian Ridpath.
- New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 2001.
- 384 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 346-348) and index.
Provides insights into the discovery of and exploration of the universe, from the theories of the ancient Greeks and the discoveries of Galileo and Copernicus to modern-day findngs concerning black holes, time, and the search for alien life.