For any young mind interested in space, or anyone interested in seeing the best pictures of planets and the stars, Books to Eat has consulted the good folks at Space.com and compiled this list of the best space photography books.
Each book brings a unique approach to space photography, including some incredible pictures of the universe and some of the best pictures of planets you will see. Books aren’t just about reading, and picture books such as these are great at peaking the interest in a subject using visuals, that will then create more curiosity on the subject of astrology.
This book list is a great collection of premium quality non-fiction books featuring the best of space photography.
4 Books for the Best Pictures of Planets and Stars
1. Abandoned in Place: Preserving America’s Space History
Author: Roland Miller
Review: These photographs of shuttered space exploration facilities document a special period in American space exploration. The book has some of the best pictures of planets and essays from the author and others. As well as being visually stimulating, the book is educational and fascinating.
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2. Infinite Worlds: The People and Places of Space Exploration
Author: Michael Soluri and John H. Glenn
Review: This is really a great book and great pictures of planets and the universe depicting the preparations for the Hubble Space Telescope repair mission and more. A real tribute to NASA and all the hard work and their dedication to space exploration for the benefit of all humanity.
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3. You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes
Author: Chris Hadfield
Review: These incredible photos will help you see the world from a different perspective. Apart from many of the best pictures of planets, the best photos in this book of our own little blue dot. Chris Hadfield gives us an education and makes it fun.
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4. Planetfall: New Solar System Visions
Author: Michael Benson
Review: In Planetfall, Benson focuses on some of the best pictures of planets in our own solar system. He reveals the Solar System to us using the latest images from the most recent generation of planetary explorers. There are also magnificent images of the Sun, of Mars, and of our own planet Earth and its moon, taken from other space probes.
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