The amazing universe
By: by Herbert Friedman ; foreword by Philip Morrison ; prepared by the Special Publications Division, National Geographic Society.
Contributors: National Geographic Society (U.S.). Special Publications Division.
Publisher: The Society
Published: 1980
Place of publication: [Washington]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 199
Subjects: Astronomy -- Popular works.; Astronomy -- Pictorial works.
Description: An essay on theories and discoveries in the field of astronomy. Some historical observations are described, but the work is primarily concerned with contemporary studies. Theories on the origin of the universe are explained along with the evolution of stars, supernovae, neutron stars and black holes.
Notes: Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 199.