A highly readable and entertaining guide to modern cosmology. Brings to life new discoveries in the farthest reaches of space, making astronomy accessible to the general reader. Discusses, in nontechnical language, cosmic strings, inflationary models of the early universe, the superstring theory, quasars, galactic streamers, superluminal jets, and gravitational lenses. Building from an historical perspective, the author describes exotic celestial phenomena, and explains the latest theories of the birth and death of the universe.
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Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Artikel-Nr. wbs2605934561
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Anbieter: Sekkes Consultants, North Dighton, MA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Our understanding of the universe has developed over the years, from Galileo to Albert Einstein, Edwin Hubble, Harlow Shapley and others. This book explains the happenings in the outermost reaches of space: Jetstars, black holes, cosmic mirages etc. Written by Dr. Nathan Cohen, radio astronomer, the pioneer who founded the field of fractal element antennas, and CTO of Fractal Antenna Systems reminisced about the first 15 years of FEA. Moisture stain at bottom, back of the book, in fine condition otherwise. Inscribed by the author to colleague, Rom. Inscribed by Author(s). book. Artikel-Nr. 274167
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Anbieter: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover. Good condition. Ex-library stock. In unclipped dust jacket, with shelf wear and tanning to back. Jacket spine ends are scuffed. Library stamps on page block, and library stamps and inscription on FEP. Pages and text fine. RB. Used. Artikel-Nr. 507575
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