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Universe : exploring the astronomical world

by Victoria Clarke

A visual survey of the universe featuring 300 images, ranging from prehistoric cave paintings to modern digital renderings. The collection includes artworks and scientific records organised to illustrate the history of human astronomical observation.

Accession 12702 ISBN 9780714874616 Publisher Phaidon Press
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