Lars Lindberg Christensen is an author and a science communication specialist leading the Hubble European Space Agency Information Centre (HEIC) group in Munich, Germany. He is responsible for public outreach and education for the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope in Europe at the European Southern Observatory (ESO/ST-ECF). His work focuses on making the fascinating world of astronomy accessible to a broader audience.
"ESO's 50th anniversary. This sumptuously illustrated book contains the best 300 of ESO's images, hand-picked from a large collection of more than 100 000 images"--Publisher description.
Our eyes are the result of an evolutionary adaptation to the sun's light. Since the sun is a G dwarf and emits most of its light in only a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, our eyes are very limited in their capability to show us the universe. This book shows the fundamental change in our perception by covering the full spectrum of light. The authors' unique skill in both science and science communication allows for a popular writing style, with an emphasis on what cannot be seen with our eyes. They make many comparisons with high-color images to reveal what is actually taking place behind the veil. They also make good use of their access to the most striking images in the field, creating full-color illustrations as needed. In addition, boxes and diagrams provide overviews of the instruments used.
This practical guide offers comprehensive advice on science communication, covering product types, target groups, and various communication methods. It includes clear explanations, illustrative examples, and checklists for efficient workflows, making it valuable for both new and experienced science communicators seeking high-quality outreach products.
The book enables you to peer deeply into the wonders of the Universe in full color with unprecedented clarity and resolution Only Hubble Heritage picture book endorsed by the two leading space agencies, NASA and ESA Close-up photos within book are unmatched in competing texts, because the images have been prepared straight from the data by scientists to reach the highest possible quality