<p>‘The most informative and approachable introduction to astronomy of recent years. Bill Waller is a congenial guide on this grand tour to the farthest reaches of the universe.’</p>

- Alan Hirshfeld, author of Starlight Detectives: How Astronomers, Inventors, and Eccentrics Discovered the Modern Universe,

<p>‘A fun, engaging and entertaining introduction to the wonderful phenomena in space. Covering broad topics spanning the birth, life and death of the universe, this book is a fantastic way to quench your astronomical thirst.’</p>

- Dr Sheila Kanani MBE, Education, Outreach and Diversity Officer, Royal Astronomical Society, and Honorary Researcher, Lancaster University,

To study astronomy is to consider the most wondrous phenomena on the grandest of scales – the universe and all it contains. Beginning with our earliest explorations of the night sky, William Waller takes us on an enthralling journey through the Milky Way and far, far beyond. He combines science and history to show how our understanding of everything from black holes to the structure of the universe has evolved over time, illuminating past discoveries and offering contemporary insights into the cosmic histories of stars, planets and galaxies. Whether object of study or curiosity, the universe – and all it contains – is tantalisingly introduced here.
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A former NASA scientist makes the cosmic common knowledge
A former NASA scientist makes the cosmic common knowledge
Among the most reasonably priced and widest-ranging introductions to astronomy for undergraduates and interested laypersons alike: the majority of such volumes focus more narrowly on a specific area of astronomy and come with a heftier price tag Waller is a veteran astronomer who perfectly blends his vast knowledge and fascinating personal insights to provide an absorbing introduction to the field Entertaining and informative – a skilled communicator, Waller conveys the wonder of grand phenomena, and explains difficult concepts in terms that are easy to comprehend Includes dozens of charts and diagrams that enrich the reader’s understanding
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780861544004
Publisert
2022-08-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
272

Forfatter

Biographical note

William H. Waller worked as an astrophysicist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and an astronomy professor at Tufts University before becoming a high school science teacher. He is the co-author, with Paul Hodge, of Galaxies and the Cosmic Frontier, and author of The Milky Way: An Insider’s Guide. He lives in Rockport, Massachusetts.