Amazing Universe

“The beauty of the night sky has been a source of fascination and pleasure for all mankind,” writes Herbert Friedman at the outset of ‘The Amazing Universe.’ Pushing aside barriers of time and space, the author, a distinguished X-ray astronomer, shares revelations of the new astronomy and explains varied theories about our turbulent skies Astronomers are acquiring huge amount of space knowledge. Mainly because of the development of tools that are capable of probing deep into the universe. These precise and powerful instruments have the ability to see objects far, far away. These objects represent events that occurred near the beginning of time. - Proof our peaceful universe is violently active. - Galaxies created by exploding fireballs. - Stars life span from birth to cataclysmic collapse. - Tiny pulsars blink on and off 30 times a second. - Mysterious quasars are pouring out more energy than 100 galaxies. - Black holes are devouring everything around them, even light. - Looking for evidence of life beyond earth. - Over 200 illustrations from the world’s greatest telescopes. - Paintings and detailed drawings of our amazing universe.
ASIN: 0870441841
VSKU: RDV.0870441841.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Friedman, Herbert
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.