In this volume, a distinguished team of international authorities reports on the latest research on the origins of the most fundamental features of our world. Martin Rees begins the book with a bang, the Big Bang that was read more
This book presents a clear explanation of the nature of the universe, including a special color feature incorporated in the book that offers three-dimensional views of the surrounding universe to ever greater depths. It a read more
This is a proceedings book of the symposium 'Mapping the Galaxy and Nearby Galaxies' held on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan, on June 25 30, 2006. The symposium focused on mapping the interstellar media and other components in galaxies. Latest result read more
Since the discovery of the cluster soft excess (CSE) over eight years ago, its properties and origin have been the subject of debate. With the recent launch of new missions such as XMM-Newton and FUSE, we are beginning to answer some of the complex iss read more
From enormous pillars of gas and dust to awesome black holes, from extraordinary nova and supernova to the evolution of stars, planets, and their satellites, this book is the ul read more
Two world-renowned scientists present an audacious new vision of the cosmos that "steals the thunder from the Big Bang theory." —Wall Street Journal
The Big Bang theory—widely regarded as the leading explanation for the orig
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This lively and authoritative survey by an internationally famous physicist offers captivating perspectives on the origins of the galaxies, stars, chemical elements, and planetary systems. Illustrated with diagrams and the author's own drawings, it read more
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