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      The World at Night: Spectacular photographs of the night sky

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      In partnership with the international organisations The World at Night and Astronomy Without Borders – The World at Night is a stunning, expertly curated celebration of our night sky.
      See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 ...

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      Product ID:9780711278493
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:CN
      Title:The World at Night
      Subtitle:Spectacular photographs of the night sky
      Authors:Author: Babak Tafreshi
      Page Count:240
      Subjects:Photographs: collections, Photographs: collections, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Galaxies and stars, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods, Galaxies & stars
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      In partnership with the international organisations The World at Night and Astronomy Without Borders – The World at Night is a stunning, expertly curated celebration of our night sky.
      See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world in this stunning and giftable title.

      Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world’s most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape.

      Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organization The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection – many of them previously unseen – to reveal the true splendour of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens.

      Commentary on the science, astronomy and photography accompany stunning images organized by theme:
      • Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beauties
      • UNESCO World Heritage Sites at night
      • The Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora and other wonders
      • Images highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areas
      • Celestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipses
      • Astro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories

      Imprint Name:White Lion Publishing
      Publisher Name:Quarto Publishing PLC
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2022-10-04

      Additional information

      Weight1006 g
      Dimensions203 × 247 × 27 mm