The Atlas Of Space Exploration

The Atlas of Space Exploration

Our entire perception of the cosmos has shifted, thanks to NASA's startling, crisp images of objects never before seen up close. Using these incredible photos and diagrams as a spaceship, young armchair astronauts can blast off and explore the Sun, Moon, and stars first-hand; check out our Mars missions; look into deep space, and see how the Universe began. They'll master some rocket science, meet the pioneers of space travel, and visit every planet in the galaxy.Plus: charts for both hemispheres. About the Author Tim Furniss is the spaceflight correspondent for Space International, one of the world's major journals on aerospace. He has written numerous articles and over 30 books on the subject; as a TV and radio correspondent, he has also covered some of the most important take-offs, including Apollo 15, right from the Kennedy Space Center.