Cosmos: The Infographic Book of Space
Cosmos: The Infographic Book of Space

Author: Stuart Lowe

Publisher: Aurum Press

Published: 2017-02-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781781316450

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Life. The Universe. Everything. The human race has always revealed an insatiable hunger to search "to infinity and beyond". In this truly mind-blowing book, partners in science Stuart Lowe and Chris North use cutting edge infographics to illuminate - in a new and unique way - the most amazing places and objects that modern science has laid bare. Featuring innovative, inspirational and original designs by leading authors in their field, COSMOS: THE INFOGRAPHIC BOOK OF SPACE delves into a truly international subject and will appeal to stargazers and space enthusiasts of all ages. Including the Big Bang itself, COSMOS: THE INFOGRAPHIC BOOK OF SPACE: Explores the secret lives of galaxies and stars Examines the thousand new planets now discovered beyond the Solar System, checking out their viability for alien life Chronicles the incredible instruments and machines that are discovering the hidden secrets of the Universe, from 'telescopes' atop the highest mountains to robotic explorers on distant worlds... Investigates the astounding technology used by human and robotic explorers as they push out beyond the Moon to Mars - and on towards the stars...

Cosmos Illustrated: Exploring Space through Captivating Infographics
Cosmos Illustrated: Exploring Space through Captivating Infographics

Author: Lois J. Berube

Publisher: Laurentiu-Marian Ene

Published: 2024-10-24

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Explore the vast mysteries of the cosmos in this visually stunning and informative book. From the formation of the universe to the future frontiers of cosmology, delve into topics such as the Big Bang Theory, structure of galaxies, black holes, dark matter, and the search for exoplanets. Discover the latest scientific advancements and theories that continue to unravel the secrets of the universe. Perfect for space enthusiasts and armchair astronomers alike, this book is a must-have addition to any collection. Discover the wonders of the universe and expand your knowledge of the cosmos today.

The Zoomable Universe
The Zoomable Universe

Author: Caleb Scharf

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2017-10-17

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0374279748

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

An epic, full-color visual journey through all scales of the universe In The Zoomable Universe, the award-winning astrobiologist Caleb Scharf and the acclaimed artist Ron Miller take us on an epic tour through all known scales of reality, from the largest possible magnitude to the smallest. Drawing on cutting-edge science, they begin at the limits of the observable universe, a scale spanning 10^27 meters—about 93 billion light-years. And they end in the subatomic realm, at 10^-35 meters, where the fabric of space-time itself confounds all known rules of physics. In between are galaxies, stars and planets, oceans and continents, plants and animals, microorganisms, atoms, and much, much more. Stops along the way—all enlivened by Scharf’s sparkling prose and his original insights into the nature of our universe—include the brilliant core of the Milky Way, the surface of a rogue planet, the back of an elephant, and a sea of jostling quarks. The Zoomable Universe is packed with more than 100 original illustrations and infographics that will captivate readers of every age. It is a whimsical celebration of discovery, a testament to our astounding ability to see beyond our own vantage point and chart a course from the farthest reaches of the cosmos to its subatomic depths—in short, a must-have for the shelves of all explorers.

Wonders of the Universe
Wonders of the Universe

Author: Professor Brian Cox

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2011-03-03

Total Pages: 541

ISBN-13: 0007413378

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet. Professor Brian Cox is back with another insightful and mind-blowing exploration of space. This time he shows us our universe as we've never seen it before.

Why String Theory?
Why String Theory?

Author: Joseph Conlon

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-08-19

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1482242494

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Physics World's 'Book of the Year' for 2016 An Entertaining and Enlightening Guide to the Who, What, and Why of String Theory, now also available in an updated reflowable electronic format compatible with mobile devices and e-readers. During the last 50 years, numerous physicists have tried to unravel the secrets of string theory. Yet why do these scientists work on a theory lacking experimental confirmation? Why String Theory? provides the answer, offering a highly readable and accessible panorama of the who, what, and why of this large aspect of modern theoretical physics. The author, a theoretical physics professor at the University of Oxford and a leading string theorist, explains what string theory is and where it originated. He describes how string theory fits into physics and why so many physicists and mathematicians find it appealing when working on topics from M-theory to monsters and from cosmology to superconductors.

Universe Guidebook
Universe Guidebook

Author: Pablo Carlos Budassi

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2020-08-09

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A tour of 210 places of interest in the Observable Universe, describing each landscape with curious facts that are a must-know when planning our first travels through the Cosmic Jungle. Featuring the most bizarre galaxies, stars, planets, and other weirdos of all colors and shapes. The information contained is updated as of September 2020. The infographic and artistic work on the cover depicts the entire observable universe crammed into one field of view. It was assembled by Pablo Carlos Budassi by combining logarithmic maps of the universe from Princeton University and images from NASA. In 2016 this work went viral among astronomy fans and from there, it was featured in numerous publications and science museums including NASA apod, Dumont World Atlas, Sciences et Avenir, MTV, Discover Magazine, Philosophy Now, Forbes, WNDR Museum Chicago, WeCurious Museum in Bristol. Using this graphic as a map and the accumulated knowledge of 400 years of modern astronomy, we will spend a couple of minutes in each known world and if we come out alive, we will have the most up-to-date knowledge about the celestial wildlife and maybe, in the next trip, we can be the tour guides ourselves.This listing is for the larger (Photographic Book) version of the Universe Guidebook. For the pocket (smaller) version of the guidebook please refer to: https: //amzn.to/34qb4P

The Science of Interstellar
The Science of Interstellar

Author: Kip Thorne

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2014-11-07

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 0393351386

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A journey through the otherworldly science behind Christopher Nolan’s award-winning film, Interstellar, from executive producer and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne. Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who assisted Nolan on the scientific aspects of Interstellar, shows us that the movie’s jaw-dropping events and stunning, never-before-attempted visuals are grounded in real science. Thorne shares his experiences working as the science adviser on the film and then moves on to the science itself. In chapters on wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much more, Thorne’s scientific insights—many of them triggered during the actual scripting and shooting of Interstellar—describe the physical laws that govern our universe and the truly astounding phenomena that those laws make possible. Interstellar and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14).

What Is Relativity?
What Is Relativity?

Author: Jeffrey Bennett

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0231537034

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A renowned astrophysicist’s approachable introduction to Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity and its application in our daily lives. It is commonly assumed that if the Sun suddenly turned into a black hole, it would suck Earth and the rest of the planets into oblivion. Yet, as prominent author and astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett points out, black holes don't suck. With that simple idea in mind, Bennett begins an entertaining introduction to Einstein's theories of relativity, describing the amazing phenomena readers would actually experience if they took a trip to a black hole. The theory of relativity reveals the speed of light as the cosmic speed limit, the mind-bending ideas of time dilation and curvature of spacetime, and what may be the most famous equation in history: E = mc2. Indeed, the theory of relativity shapes much of our modern understanding of the universe. It is not “just a theory”―every major prediction of relativity has been tested to exquisite precision, and its practical applications include the Global Positioning System (GPS). Amply illustrated and written in clear, accessible prose, Bennett's book proves anyone can grasp the basics of Einstein's ideas. His intuitive, nonmathematical approach gives a wide audience its first real taste of how relativity works and why it is so important to science and the way we view ourselves as human beings. “Well-written and uniquely readable . . . Bennett carefully avoids bombastic statements and “spectacularization” of the subject.” —Alberto Nicolis, Columbia University “I have read lots of introductions to relativity, but none is as clear and compelling as this one.” —Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer, SETI Institute

The Andromeda Galaxy and the Rise of Modern Astronomy
The Andromeda Galaxy and the Rise of Modern Astronomy

Author: David Schultz

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-04-23

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1461430496

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Andromeda Galaxy – Messier’s M31 – has an almost romantic appeal. It is the most distant object and the only extragalactic object that is visible to the unaided human eye. Now known to be about 21⁄2 million light-years away, it appears in the sky to be several times the width of the full Moon under good seeing conditions. The Andromeda Galaxy and the Rise of Modern Astronomy examines the astronomical studies of Andromeda and its importance to our developing knowledge of the universe. The book discusses how M31 was described both by the Ancients, but more importantly, by astronomers from the nineteenth century to the present. While at the start of the twentieth century the universe was thought of as a finite cosmos dominated by the Milky Way, the study of Andromeda galaxy shattered that image, leading ultimately to the conception of an infinite universe of countless galaxies and vast distances. Even today, M31 is a major focal point for new astronomical discoveries, and it also remains one of the most popular (and rewarding) celestial objects for amateur astronomers to observe and study. This book reveals the little-known history of M31 and the scientists who study it. For all who are interested in astronomy, the skies, and perhaps even the origins of the universe, The Andromeda Galaxy and the Rise of Modern Astronomy provides a first-of-its-kind accessible, informative, and highly readable account of how the study and observation of this celestial object has driven the development of astronomy from ancient times to the present.

What Shape is Space?
What Shape is Space?

Author: Giles Sparrow

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Published: 2018-10-18

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0500774404

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

What Shape is Space? is a question with surprisingly far-reaching implications for our understanding of the very nature of reality and our place within it. The concepts involved may be sophisticated, but Giles Sparrows effortless prose style easily renders them understandable, allowing readers to get to grips with the overarching debates at the cutting edge of cosmology today. Infographics, diagrams and astronomical visualizations illustrate and clarify the various astonishing implications of a universe of infinite space.