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David Malin, Ancient Light: A Portrait of the Universe
A lavishly illustrated photographic exploration of the universe from astronomer David Malin.
David Malin
Editions:
Price: USD$49.95
500 points- Hardback
- English
- 290 x 250 mm, 11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in
- 128 pp
- 60 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714849324
- ISBN-10: 0714849324
- The finest collection of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and other such spectacular phenomena photographed by the pioneering astronomical photographer
- Features pictures made from a series of delicate yet rich platinum prints, which will delight anyone intrigued by the night sky
- Engaging texts accompany each of the pictures, while an introductory essay describes the history and practicalities of making photographs of the stars
- Renowned astronomer David Malin invented new ways of capturing the unseen universe on photographic plates, leading to the discovery of two new types of galaxies
- Published to coincide with the International Year of Astronomy 2009, a global programme by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO to promote awareness of the impact of astronomy on our daily lives
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