Our Universe [electronic resource] : An Astronomer's Guide
Jo Dunkley2019
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Jo Dunkley is an amiable guide to the universe, but there's no dawdling in this
fast-paced tour. This slender volume whisks you from our own blue marble out to
the edge of the universe and the beginning of time . Dunkley is especially good
at explaining how the whispers from the Big Bang itself tell us about dark
matter and dark energy and hint at its explosive origin in cosmic inflation.
A world-renowned astrophysicist takes us through the huge, unfolding history of
the universe
The night sky is an endless source of wonder and mystery. For thousands of years
it has been at the heart of scientific and philosophical inquiry, from the first
star catalogues etched into ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to the metres-wide
telescopes constructed in Chile's Atacama Desert today. On a clear night it is
hard not to look up and pick out familiar constellations, and to think of the
visionary minds who pioneered our understanding of what lies beyond.
In this thrilling new guide...
Main title:
Author:
Jo Dunkley, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Pelican, 2019
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780241235904
Language:
English
BRN:
428408
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |