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Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmos
James Geach
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Description for Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmos
Hardback. Written by an active researcher in the field, Galaxy: Mapping the Infinite tells the rich scientific story of galaxy evolution and observation - discoveries of 'spiral nebulae', the nature of galaxies and the current 'World Model'. Num Pages: 256 pages, 100 illus, 100 in colour. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1100.
The numbers involved when it comes to discussing stars, galaxies and the inconceivably vast tracts of empty space between them are staggering. With hundreds of billions of galaxies in the observable universe, all of varying shapes, sizes and ages - each containing hundreds of billions of suns - at first glance our Universe appears frustratingly unknowable, and yet it is captivating to explore. As a species we have only recently come to appreciate that our Milky Way is just one of myriad galaxies spread throughout the Universe, with modern scientific breakthroughs forcing dramatic re-evaluations of our place in the immense ... Read more
The numbers involved when it comes to discussing stars, galaxies and the inconceivably vast tracts of empty space between them are staggering. With hundreds of billions of galaxies in the observable universe, all of varying shapes, sizes and ages - each containing hundreds of billions of suns - at first glance our Universe appears frustratingly unknowable, and yet it is captivating to explore. As a species we have only recently come to appreciate that our Milky Way is just one of myriad galaxies spread throughout the Universe, with modern scientific breakthroughs forcing dramatic re-evaluations of our place in the immense ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780233635
SKU
V9781780233635
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99-15
About James Geach
James Geach is a professional astronomer in the field of galaxy formation and evolution and a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the Centre for Astrophysics Research at the University of Hertfordshire.
Reviews for Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmos
"Galaxies represent the visible fabric of the universe and Geach brings his personal experience to the fore in describing the latest discoveries in this rapidly developing field of cosmology and galaxy evolution. He has a refreshing style of writing, and I highly recommended this book for those wanting to share in the excitement of modern astronomy."
Richard Ellis, California Institute ... Read more
Richard Ellis, California Institute ... Read more