Gott, J. Richard

The Cosmic Web

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ISBN 13:
9780691181172
author:
Gott, J. Richard
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Princeton University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
23.37 x 15.49 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:
Science, General, Science,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£16.93

Description

The Cosmic Web: A gripping first-person account of how scientists came to understand our universe's mysterious structure. J. Richard Gott recounts his journey from a high-school science project to working at the forefront of cosmology, describing the development of the "cosmic web" theory and its implications for our understanding of the cosmos. Gott's insider's account takes readers on a tour of the history of extragalactic astronomy, from modern pioneers like Edwin Hubble and Fritz Zwicky to his own work measuring the Sloan Great Wall of Galaxies. He explores how ambitious telescope surveys are transforming our understanding of the universe and what vital clues the cosmic web holds for understanding its origins. As Gott shares his experiences working with leading cosmologists, he sheds light on the latest discoveries that hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the next trillion years ahead.

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