Bibliograph

Mapping the heavens, the radical scientific ideas that reveal the cosmos, Priyamvada Natarajan

Type

Label

Mapping the heavens, the radical scientific ideas that reveal the cosmos, Priyamvada Natarajan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-251) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mapping the heavens

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1764425

Responsibility statement

Priyamvada Natarajan

Sub title

the radical scientific ideas that reveal the cosmos

Summary

For all curious readers, a lively introduction to radical ideas and discoveries that are transforming our knowledge of the universe. --Publisher

Table Of Contents

Preface -- Early cosmic maps -- The growing border : the universe expands -- The dark center : black holes become real -- The invisible grid : coping with dark matter -- The changing scale : the accelerating universe -- The next wrinkle : the discovery of cosmic background radiation -- The new reality and the quest for other worlds -- Epilogue

Target audience

adult

Classification