Author: Martin Harwit
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108722040
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The search -- Discoveries -- Observation -- Detection, recognition, and classification of cosmic phenomena -- The fringes of legitimacy : the need for enlightened planning.
Cosmic Discovery
Author: Martin Harwit
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108722040
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The search -- Discoveries -- Observation -- Detection, recognition, and classification of cosmic phenomena -- The fringes of legitimacy : the need for enlightened planning.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108722040
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The search -- Discoveries -- Observation -- Detection, recognition, and classification of cosmic phenomena -- The fringes of legitimacy : the need for enlightened planning.
The Discovery of Cosmic Voids
Author: Laird A. Thompson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108858481
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The large-scale structure of the Universe is dominated by vast voids with galaxies clustered in knots, sheets, and filaments, forming a great 'cosmic web'. In this personal account of the major astronomical developments leading to this discovery, we learn from Laird A. Thompson, a key protagonist, how the first 3D maps of galaxies were created. Using non-mathematical language, he introduces the standard model of cosmology before explaining how and why ideas about cosmic voids evolved, referencing the original maps, reproduced here. His account tells of the competing teams of observers, racing to publish their results, the theorists trying to build or update their models to explain them, and the subsequent large-scale survey efforts that continue to the present day. This is a well-documented account of the birth of a major pillar of modern cosmology, and a useful case study of the trials surrounding how this scientific discovery became accepted.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108858481
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The large-scale structure of the Universe is dominated by vast voids with galaxies clustered in knots, sheets, and filaments, forming a great 'cosmic web'. In this personal account of the major astronomical developments leading to this discovery, we learn from Laird A. Thompson, a key protagonist, how the first 3D maps of galaxies were created. Using non-mathematical language, he introduces the standard model of cosmology before explaining how and why ideas about cosmic voids evolved, referencing the original maps, reproduced here. His account tells of the competing teams of observers, racing to publish their results, the theorists trying to build or update their models to explain them, and the subsequent large-scale survey efforts that continue to the present day. This is a well-documented account of the birth of a major pillar of modern cosmology, and a useful case study of the trials surrounding how this scientific discovery became accepted.
Discovery of Cosmic Fractals
Author: Yurij Baryshev
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9789810248727
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
In a simple manner, explains the frontiers of astronomy, how fractals appear in cosmic physics, offers a personal view of the history of the idea of self-similarity and of cosmological principles and presents the debate which illustrates how new concepts and deeper observations reveal unexpected aspects of Nature.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9789810248727
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
In a simple manner, explains the frontiers of astronomy, how fractals appear in cosmic physics, offers a personal view of the history of the idea of self-similarity and of cosmological principles and presents the debate which illustrates how new concepts and deeper observations reveal unexpected aspects of Nature.
Cosmic Voyage
Author: Courtney Brown
Publisher: Farsight, Inc.
ISBN: 0525940987
Category : Extraterrestrial anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Through Scientific Remote Viewing, the author "reveals that at least two alien civilizations have been and continue to be intimately involved with Earth humans: a Martian race who ... still struggle to survive on their nearly dead planet; and the Greys, a highly advanced humanoid people."
Publisher: Farsight, Inc.
ISBN: 0525940987
Category : Extraterrestrial anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Through Scientific Remote Viewing, the author "reveals that at least two alien civilizations have been and continue to be intimately involved with Earth humans: a Martian race who ... still struggle to survive on their nearly dead planet; and the Greys, a highly advanced humanoid people."
Death By Black Hole
Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393062243
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
A collection of essays on the cosmos, written by an American Museum of Natural History astrophysicist, includes "Holy Wars," "Ends of the World," and "Hollywood Nights."
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393062243
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
A collection of essays on the cosmos, written by an American Museum of Natural History astrophysicist, includes "Holy Wars," "Ends of the World," and "Hollywood Nights."
The Cosmic Burrito
Author: David Shiffman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780759665866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Harmony Rae... With her long, blonde hair, body made for sin, and the voice of a mythical siren; Harmony is the epitome of a ROCK STAR. The mother of two beautiful sons, the wife of a supportive, handsome man. It would seem that the world is her's for the taking...that is until her past comes crashing back in the form of a brooding, sexy ROCK STAR... Adrian Gillette... Leaving the love of his life behind to become a ROCK GOD...he can't take watching Harmony from a far anymore. So moving back to The City of Angels, he plans to win back her heart...and to finally find out what's hiding behind her eyes...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780759665866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Harmony Rae... With her long, blonde hair, body made for sin, and the voice of a mythical siren; Harmony is the epitome of a ROCK STAR. The mother of two beautiful sons, the wife of a supportive, handsome man. It would seem that the world is her's for the taking...that is until her past comes crashing back in the form of a brooding, sexy ROCK STAR... Adrian Gillette... Leaving the love of his life behind to become a ROCK GOD...he can't take watching Harmony from a far anymore. So moving back to The City of Angels, he plans to win back her heart...and to finally find out what's hiding behind her eyes...
Cosmic Queries
Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426221789
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos. or all who loved National Geographic's StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, and Space Atlas, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426221789
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos. or all who loved National Geographic's StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, and Space Atlas, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.
Afterglow of Creation
Author: Marcus Chown
Publisher: University Science Books
ISBN: 9780935702408
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This is the story of the cosmic background radiation, the "afterglow" of the Big Bang in which the Universe was born. Fifteen billion years after the event, the afterglow still permeates all of space, making it the oldest relic in creation and providing an imprint of the Universe as it was in its infancy. But the most astonishing thing about the afterglow of creation is that it wasn't discovered until 1965, and then only by accident - despite the fact that it had been predicted in 1948 and the technology to detect it existed during World War II. Chown brilliantly weaves a tale of the search for the origins of the Universe. Beginning in the 1920s and culminating with the flight of the COBE satellite and what it found, this book uncovers the secrets of the Universe.
Publisher: University Science Books
ISBN: 9780935702408
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This is the story of the cosmic background radiation, the "afterglow" of the Big Bang in which the Universe was born. Fifteen billion years after the event, the afterglow still permeates all of space, making it the oldest relic in creation and providing an imprint of the Universe as it was in its infancy. But the most astonishing thing about the afterglow of creation is that it wasn't discovered until 1965, and then only by accident - despite the fact that it had been predicted in 1948 and the technology to detect it existed during World War II. Chown brilliantly weaves a tale of the search for the origins of the Universe. Beginning in the 1920s and culminating with the flight of the COBE satellite and what it found, this book uncovers the secrets of the Universe.
Cosmic Messengers
Author: Martin Harwit
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108842445
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Focusing on the ultimate limits of observational astronomy, Harwit explores how well we will ever understand the Universe.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108842445
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Focusing on the ultimate limits of observational astronomy, Harwit explores how well we will ever understand the Universe.
The Discovery of the Universe
Author: Carolyn Collins Petersen
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445684144
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
How the discoveries of observatories have unlocked the secrets of the Universe, from Stonehenge to Hubble.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445684144
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
How the discoveries of observatories have unlocked the secrets of the Universe, from Stonehenge to Hubble.