Our New Cosmos: A New View of the Universe

The Myriad Wonders of the Cosmos Revealed Recent discoveries have brought the world of stars and planets into the spotlight. This book reveals what no human has ever seen, thanks to the author's direct access to the latest data from NASA's recent space explorations, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory. Space expert Dana Berry illustrates his story with stunning photographs and artwork that reveal previously unknown facets of the universe.
What does dark energy actually look like? Or cosmic cannibalism, a fantastic phenomenon in which immense black holes swallow entire solar systems? Dana Berry depicts the countless wonders of the cosmos in an inimitable way. With his illustrations, he reveals a universe that even the most powerful telescopes could not unveil. He takes the reader on an unforgettable journey to the farthest reaches of our cosmos. For this book, Dana was able to draw on the NASA archives and the latest data from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory and a whole range of other space missions. The result is an unprecedented and spectacular series of photos and illustrations, supplemented with clear and up-to-date explanations of the latest space discoveries and theories - from the explosive origins of our own universe to the possible existence of countless others beyond it.