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The Universe: In 100 Key Discoveries

The Universe: In 100 Key Discoveries

by Giles Sparrow (Author)

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    Paperback 2012

    $3.36
Synopsis

This stunning collection of images and essays surveys the key breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the universe around us - from the discovery of the solar system, to Supermassive black holes and the remote depths of the cosmos. Beginning with the theories put forward for the origin of our universe - the Big Bang and its rivals - and ending with what the eventual fate of our cosmos might be, this overview of 100 landmark discoveries tells the story of how we have endeavoured to understand the place of our own planet in the wider universe.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 416
 Publisher: Quercus
Published: 05 Jul 2012
ISBN 10: 1780872259
ISBN 13: 9781780872254

Media Reviews
'The Universe has all the beauty of a coffee table book, with every entry accompanied by gorgeous photography' BBC Focus. * BBC Focus *
'surveys in words and breath-taking pictures the key breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos' Choice Magazine. * Choice Magazine *
'The book is commendably up to date ... this stands out [...] for its broad selection of images, practical format and affordable price' Sky at Night. * Sky at Night *
'stunning collection of images and essays' Sunday Telegraph. * Sunday Telegraph *
Author Bio
Giles Sparrow studied astronomy at University College, London, and science communication at Imperial College, before embarking on a career in publishing. He has written and co-written a number of bestselling books on popular science and astronomy, including Cosmos and Hubble: Window on the Universe for Quercus.