Smethurst, Dr Becky
Space at the Speed of Light: The History of 14 Billion Years for People Short on Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9781984858696
- author:
- Smethurst, Dr Becky
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Ten Speed Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, Astrophysics, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discover the universe in ten accessible and engagingly illustrated lessons. From the big bang to black holes, this fast-paced tour of time and space explores the science of the stars, revealing fascinating theories, surprising discoveries, and ongoing mysteries in modern astronomy and astrophysics.
Through observations and refinements of theories, scientists have developed a deeper understanding of the universe, including the size of the universe, the distance to the next-nearest star, and the formation of elements. However, many questions remain unanswered, and Dr. Becky Smethurst guides you through fundamental questions posed by space scientists.
Get answers to your questions about the universe, from the role of gravity to the existence of dark matter, and explore the ongoing mysteries of the cosmos. This pocket-sized tour of the universe is a concise and engaging introduction to the wonders of space and time.
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