The New Cosmos: Answering Astronomy's Big QuestionsCambridge University Press, 2015 M12 3 - 279 páginas Over the past decade, astronomers, planetary scientists, and cosmologists have answered - or are closing in on the answers to - some of the biggest questions about the universe. David J. Eicher presents a spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides a balanced and precise view of the latest discoveries. Detailed and entertaining narratives on compelling topics such as how the Sun will die, the end of life on Earth, why Venus turned itself inside-out, the Big Bang Theory, the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, and the meaning of life in the universe are supported by numerous color illustrations including photos, maps and explanatory diagrams. In each chapter the author sets out the scientific history of a specific question or problem, before tracing the modern observations and evidence in order to solve it. Join David J. Eicher on this fascinating journey through the cosmos! |
Contenido
The awakening of astronomy | 1 |
How the Sun will die | 17 |
The end of life on Earth | 32 |
How the Moon formed | 47 |
Where has all the water gone? | 61 |
Why did Venus turn insideout? | 75 |
Is Pluto a planet? | 89 |
Planets everywhere | 103 |
The Big Bangs cosmic echo | 145 |
How large is the universe? | 157 |
The mystery of dark matter | 171 |
The bigger mystery of dark energy | 184 |
Black holes are ubiquitous | 198 |
What is the universes fate? | 212 |
Glossary | 239 |
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