Unknown Universe: James Webb Space Telescope Gift Book

Unknown Universe is a James Webb Space Telescope book by Tom Kerss, combining telescope imagery with accessible explanations of what the images reveal and how the observatory works. Its emphasis on photographs and non-specialist commentary suits readers interested in astronomy as well as a display-friendly gift.

At a glance

Covers the telescope's design, instruments, heat shield and orbit alongside its images.
Tom Kerss explains astronomical terms in non-scientific language, according to the listing.
The listing says the book includes images processed by Kerss from real data.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£16.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Pairs astronomy imagery with explanations of the telescope and the discoveries its observations prompt.
The accessible commentary is intended to introduce specialist terminology without assuming a scientific background.
Customer feedback speaks positively about the photography and book content.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Collins
Publication date	28 Aug. 2025
Language	English
Print length	224 pages
ISBN-13	978-0008774653

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	662 g
Dimensions	19.05 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers curious about James Webb Space Telescope images and what they reveal.
Astronomy fans seeking an illustrated gift book with accessible explanations.
People looking for a substantial coffee-table-style book about space imagery.

Less suited to

Readers primarily seeking a practical guide to observing the night sky or a technical reference for professional astronomy.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 147 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the book's content and photography, including comments describing the photographs as impressive and the book as a possible coffee-table conversation piece. That feedback aligns with the listing's focus on telescope imagery and accessible commentary, though it does not establish how readers assess the explanations or image presentation in detail.

Positive themes

Customers speak positively about the book's content and photography.
One customer describes it as a potential coffee-table conversation piece.

Frequently asked questions

What does Unknown Universe cover?

The listing describes a book about James Webb Space Telescope images, the observatory's design and instruments, and the astronomical questions raised by its observations.

Is it written for readers without a science background?

The listing says Tom Kerss explains images in non-scientific terms while introducing astronomical terminology.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 224 pages.

What do customers say about the book?

Customer feedback highlights the content and photography, with one customer noting its potential as a coffee-table conversation piece.