Bibliograph

The new cosmos, answering astronomy's big questions, David J. Eicher, editor-in-chief, Astronomy magazine ; foreword by Alex Filippenko, University of California, Berkeley

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The new cosmos, answering astronomy's big questions, David J. Eicher, editor-in-chief, Astronomy magazine ; foreword by Alex Filippenko, University of California, Berkeley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-263) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The new cosmos

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

911180249

Responsibility statement

David J. Eicher, editor-in-chief, Astronomy magazine ; foreword by Alex Filippenko, University of California, Berkeley

Sub title

answering astronomy's big questions

Summary

Over the past decade, astronomers, planetary scientists, and cosmologists have answered - or are closing in on the answers to - some of the biggest questions about the universe. David J. Eicher presents a spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides a balanced and precise view of the latest discoveries. Detailed and entertaining narratives on compelling topics such as how the Sun will die, the end of life on Earth, why Venus turned itself inside-out, the Big Bang Theory, the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, and the meaning of life in the universe are supported by numerous color illustrations including photos, maps and explanatory diagrams. In each chapter the author sets out the scientific history of a specific question or problem, before tracing the modern observations and evidence in order to solve it

Target audience

adult

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Creator