Star Trek The Official Guide to Our Universe: The True Science Behind the Starship Voyages

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While starship captains have been exploring the final frontiers of the Star Trek universe, this book takes you for the first time to the edge of our real galaxy and beyond. Stunningly illustrated with hundreds of full-color, futuristic star charts, illustrations and astronomical photos, explore the real-life deep space destinations as seen on television and film screens. Over its 50-year history, Star Trek has treated generations of viewers to a dazzling assortment of unforgettable images of the cosmos. Multiple star systems, alien worlds, supernova explosions, emission nebulae, and, of course, voracious black holes, just to name a few. Star Trek- The Official Guide to Our Universe introduces you to the astronomy of Star Trek and takes you on a voyage of discovery, examining the true astronomical counterparts that can be found in the night sky. From Altair to Vega and from red giants to white dwarfs, readers can visit over 50 real celestial objects visible in the night sky, as known to the Starfleet Academy. No warp driven starship or even a telescope required to go on these voyages, as most destinations are bright enough to be seen just with the naked eye. This guide is for anyone ready to launch their own mission into space-the final frontier. Your personal voyage to explore strange new worlds begins here.

ANDREW FAZEKAS, aka The Night Sky Guy, is a science writer, broadcaster, and lecturer who shares his passion for the wonders of the universe through all media. He is a regular contributor to National Geographic News and is the national cosmic correspondent for Canada's Weather Network TV channel, space columnist for CBC Radio network, and a consultant for the Canadian Space Agency. As an active member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Andrew has given hundreds of public talks and workshops, and has been observing the heavens from Montreal for over a quarter century and has never met a clear night sky he didn't like.

"The handsomely illustrated compendium looks at space, intergalactic travel, the possibility of alien life and dozens of other topics through the prism of the characters, plots, themes, weaponry, gadgets and other ideas interwoven into Star Trek." --Parade "This book is excellent....It's thorough and clever, and just fun." --Revolution Science Fiction "This guide is for anyone ready to launch their own mission into space--the final frontier. Your personal voyage to explore strange new worlds begins here."-StarTrek.com "For Star Trek fans and budding stargazers who are ready to launch their own space mission, this inventive book blends science and fiction, making learning fun."-Able Greenspan Review "...compact and clearly explained charts show how you can beam yourself up and join the crew on their voyages--at least in spirit."- The Jersey Journal "The blend of real astronomy and bits of Star Trek lore and information is really charming, and will put any Trekkie (or Trekker) into some form of long-term astronomical hypnosis."-Astronomy Online "Stunningly illustrated with hundreds of full-color images--artists' interpretations, images generated by NASA missions, and stills of favorite Star Trek scenes and characters--here is an incomparable voyage toward the final frontier."-Libraryofscience.net "National Geographic...tackles the topic with its strengths: Great photos, mind-blowing color graphics and strong layout and design."-Wilmington Star News