{"product_id":"expanding-universe-the-hubble-space-telescope","title":"Expanding Universe. The Hubble Space Telescope","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over thirty years, the Hubble Telescope has gifted us with a kaleidoscope of celestial marvels. The latest addition to this legacy–a series of 30 new images, accompanied by expert insights–is a testament to the ongoing saga of discovery, guiding us into the depths of space for a richer cosmic understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9783836583633\u003cbr\u003eHardcover with fold-outs, 29 x 29 cm, 2.48 kg, 260 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-information__edition-and-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTime, Space, and a Telescope\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHubble’s most magnificent images\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith investigations into everything from black holes to exoplanets, the Hubble Telescope has changed not only the face of astronomy but also our very sense of being in the universe. On the 30th anniversary of its launch into low-earth orbit, this updated edition of Expanding Universe presents 30 brand new images, unveiling more hidden gems from the Hubble’s archives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltra-high resolution and taken with almost no background light, these pictures have answered some of the most compelling questions of time and space while also revealing new mysteries, like the strange “dark energy” that sees the universe expanding at an ever-accelerating rate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection is accompanied by an essay from photography critic Owen Edwards and an interview with Zoltan Levay, who explains how the pictures are composed. Veteran Hubble astronauts Charles F. Bolden, Jr. and John Mace Grunsfeld also offer their insights on Hubble’s legacy and future space exploration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--biographies\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe contributing authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCharles F. Bolden, Jr., Major General, USMC (Ret.), is a former Administrator of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/search\/?searchPhrase=nasa\/\"\u003eNASA\u003c\/a\u003e, where he oversaw the completion of the International Space Station. He spent 14 years as a member of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/search\/?searchPhrase=nasa\/\"\u003eNASA\u003c\/a\u003e’s Astronaut Corps, and commanded and piloted the Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-31, which launched the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJohn Mace Grunsfeld, PhD, is an astrophysicist and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/search\/?searchPhrase=nasa\/\"\u003eNASA\u003c\/a\u003e astronaut. He has flown five times on the Space Shuttle, including three Hubble servicing missions. He has served as the Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/search\/?searchPhrase=nasa\/\"\u003eNASA\u003c\/a\u003e Chief Scientist, and as the Deputy Director of the Space Telescope Science Institute.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOwen Edwards has written about photography for more than 30 years for numerous publications including American Photographer, New York Times Magazine, and Smithsonian.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eZoltan Levay is a retired principle science visuals developer at the Space Telescope Science Institute, where he worked with astronomers and communicators worldwide to publicize science results from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/search\/?searchPhrase=nasa\/\"\u003eNASA\u003c\/a\u003e's Hubble Space Telescope.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edwards Lowell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58784731431237,"sku":"9783836583633","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/7132\/6789\/files\/expanding_universe_2nd_ed_va_int_3d_48004_2003121437_id_1300849-Photoroom.png?v=1786014360","url":"https:\/\/elcol.com\/products\/expanding-universe-the-hubble-space-telescope","provider":"Edwards Lowell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}