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The Structure of the Universe by Paul Halpern, Ph.D., originally published in 1996, is a tour of the knowledge of the deep reaches of space and predictions for its future.
Technological marvels such as the Hubble Space Telescope are revealing a wealth of information about the deepest reaches of space. After decades of research, scientists now believe they are closer to discovering the 'missing matter,' the invisible stuff left over from the Big Bang...
2) Cosmology
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This book presents the main aspects of cosmology such as:the cosmological principle, Hubble's law and the recession of galaxiesNewtonian and relativistic cosmologythe problems of flatness and the horizon, the De Sitter and Lemaitre modelsthe cosmological theories of the Big Bang and steady statecosmological thermodynamics and cosmological erasthe role of dark matter
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An in depth, yet short booklet of the author's, yet some more thoughts about the physics of the universe from within and from without. An explanation for the various forces of nature, by their origins.. A new field dynamics, to explain all matter and energy in mechanical nature.
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Get the Summary of Carl Sagan's Cosmos in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" is a profound exploration of the universe and humanity's place within it. The book delves into the vastness of space, the concept of light-years, and the rarity and beauty of galaxies, with our Milky Way being just one among billions. Sagan discusses the likelihood of life beyond Earth, given the commonality of organic...
5) Cosmologie
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Ce livre présente les principaux aspects de la cosmologie tels que :le principe cosmologique, la loi de Hubble et la récession des galaxiesCosmologie newtonienne et relativisteles problèmes de planéité et d'horizon, les modèles De Sitter et Lemaitreles théories cosmologiques du Big Bang et de l'état stationnairethermodynamique cosmologique et ères cosmologiquesle rle de la matière noire
6) Cosmología
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Este libro presenta los principales aspectos de la cosmología tales como:el principio cosmológico, la ley de Hubble y la recesión de las galaxiasCosmología newtoniana y relativistalos problemas de la planitud y el horizonte, los modelos de De Sitter y Lemaitrelas teorías cosmológicas del Big Bang y el estado estacionariotermodinámica cosmológica y eras cosmológicasel papel de la materia oscura
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Look around you. The reflection of your face in a window tells you about the most shocking discovery in the history of science: that at its deepest level the world is orchestrated by chance; that ultimately, things happen for no reason at all. The iron in a spot of blood on your finger shows you that somewhere out in space there is a furnace at a temperature of 4.5 billion degrees. Static on your TV screen proclaims that the universe had a beginning....
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"Jeremiah P. Ostriker, Co-Winner of the 2015 Gruber Cosmology Prize for Theoretical and Experimental Explorations of the Universe (with John Carlstrom and Lyman Page), The Gruber Foundation" "One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles Top 25 Academic Books for 2013" "Honorable Mention for the 2013 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy, Association of American Publishers" Jeremiah P. Ostriker is professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University....
9) The Universe
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Everything from quarks to galactic superclusters delivered to your eyeballs at the speed of light (any faster would be impossible)
Take a tour of the wonder and majesty of the universe, from the smallest subatomic particles to the possibility of infinite universes. According to some prominent physicists, it's possible that, right now, someone who looks just like you is reading the back of a book just like this one in a parallel universe. And your...
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Take a journey through the wonders of the universe and explore the mysteries of the cosmos with this captivating and informative book on astronomy. From the beginnings of the universe to the search for life beyond our planet, this book covers all the essential topics in a scientifically accurate, yet engaging and accessible way. Whether you are an astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about the cosmos, this book will ignite your imagination and inspire...
11) Cosmology
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Welcome to a journey through the depths of space and time, a voyage into the heart of the cosmos, and an exploration of the most profound mysteries our universe holds. This is a book about cosmology-a science that unveils the grandeur of the universe, its history, its structure, and its deepest secrets. It's a journey through the vast expanses of space, where galaxies collide, stars are born and die, and black holes lurk in cosmic shadows. But it's...
12) Astronomy
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This book contains 3 topics, all centered around astronomy:
1 - Cosmology: Welcome to a journey through the depths of space and time, a voyage into the heart of the cosmos, and an exploration of the most profound mysteries our universe holds. This is a book about cosmology-a science that unveils the grandeur of the universe, its history, its structure, and its deepest secrets. It's a journey through the vast expanses of space, where galaxies collide,...
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"Mysteries of the Cosmos: The Enigma of Dark Matter and Dark Energy" is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of two of the most profound mysteries in modern astrophysics and cosmology. The book takes readers on an enlightening journey through the universe's hidden realms, shedding light on the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy.The book delves into the heart of these mysteries, offering readers a detailed understanding of the current...
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An award-winning science writer takes us into the lab to answer some of life's biggest questions: How was the universe created? And could we create our own?
What if you could become God, with the ability to build a whole new universe? As startling as it sounds, modern physics suggests that within the next two decades, scientists may be able to perform this seemingly divine feat-to concoct an entirely new baby universe, complete with its own physical...
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This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Justin Khoury, Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania. This thoughtful, extensive conversation gives a window into the world of what a practicing, theoretical physicist cosmologist is doing all day long and examines a wide range of fascinating topics that his research covers such as the early universe, the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, Cosmic Microwave...
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"Winner of the 2017 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy, Association of American Publishers" "One of Symmetry Magazine's Physics Books of 2016" J. Richard Gott is professor emeritus of astrophysics at Princeton University. He is the coauthor of Welcome to the Universe (Princeton).
A gripping first-person account of how scientists came to understand our universe's mysterious structure
J. Richard Gott was among the first cosmologists to propose...
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"A New York Times Bestseller" "One of Men's Journal's 40 Best Books of 2016" "One of Symmetry Magazine's Physics Books of 2016" "One of Ars Technica's 12 engrossing nonfiction books from 2016" "Honorable Mention for the 2017 PROSE Award in Cosmology and Astronomy, Association of American Publishers" "One of Forbes.com's 10 Best Popular Science Books of 2016: Maths, Physics, Chemistry" "Longlisted for the 2018 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prizes for Excellence...
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Our neighboring planets may have the answer to this question. Scientists have already identified ice caps on Mars and what appear to be enormous oceans underneath the ice of Jupiter's moons. The atmosphere on Venus appeared harsh and insupportable of life, composed of a toxic atmosphere and oceans of acid -- until scientists concluded that Earth's atmosphere was eerily similar billions of years ago.
An extraterrestrial colony, in some form, may...
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Hey are you interested in knowing the answers to the questions like why our universe is expanding, how a photon sees our universe, Is everything predestined in photon's perspective. and can gravity of black hole can be lensed by gravitational wavs to create a virtual black hole with no mass ? And many more. Then you should not hesitate to grab this book.
Hey Hi, I am Hiten Shelar, an Astrophysicist and Philosopher. When I was a newbie to Cosmology...
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We've long understood black holes to be the points at which the universe as we know it comes to an end. Often billions of times more massive than the Sun, they lurk in the inner sanctum of almost every galaxy of stars in the universe. They're mysterious chasms so destructive and unforgiving that not even light can escape their deadly wrath.
Recent research, however, has led to a cascade of new discoveries that have revealed an entirely different side...