Visions of the Cosmos by Carolyn Collins Petersen and John C. Brandt, Cambridge University Press, £25, ISBN 0521818982 Reviewed by Hazel Muir
THE authors of Visions of the Cosmos use some of the most beautiful astronomical images ever snapped by telescopes and spacecraft to launch readers on a tour of the universe. They explore the solar system, galaxies, and the evolution of the cosmos since the big bang. The explanations won’t captivate astronomy buffs, who will find the book a little slow – it definitely talks to the complete beginner. But if you are looking for a colourful introduction to…
