Author Description

From the latest dramatic images transmitted by the Hubble Telescope to the possibility of fossil life from Mars, space stories are making front-page news. As we approach the year 2000, more people are looking to space for a vision of the future. Compiled and edited by leading space experts, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest, Space Encyclopedia encapsulates that vision. gt;This authoritative volume is fully illustrated with stunning photographs of the latest space cross-sections, images, charts, and maps that present factual information in a clear and exciting way. gt;With completely up-to-date facts and figures on everything from the latest space technology to discoveries about black holes, it is the most accessible and up-to-date illustrated reference work about the known universe.