Cosmos (edition 2006)

Fabulous tour of the universe for $6.50 postpaid! ( )

If you have always wanted a chance to stare unblinkingly at the south pole of the moon, or take a look at where we are in relation to the universe at large, or spend some time contemplating the dark matter that surrounds us, this book is a good place to start. The book is huge, so you are going to need a table or a very large lap- and a fairly large chunk of time, because just looking at the pictures might take hours, never mind reading the thing. ( )

The most beautiful astronomy book I've seen. The pictures are large and clear, and the supporting information intriguing. I especially appreciated the pictures of Earth, as they were quite different from the usual shots of our planet. ( )