Seven wonders of the Cosmos / Jayant V. Narlikar.
Seven wonders of the Cosmos / Jayant V. Narlikar.
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Date
1999.
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English
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Physical content
x, 324 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Wonder 1. Leaving terra firma -- Wonder 2. Giants and dwarfs of the stellar world -- Wonder 3. When stars explode ... -- Wonder 4. Pulsars: the timekeepers of the cosmos -- Wonder 5. Gravity: the great dictator -- Wonder 6. Illusions in space -- Wonder 7. The expanding universe.
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Publisher
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1999.
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Summary
This book conveys the thrill of observing strange and surprising features of the universe and the satisfaction gained by understanding them through modern science. Using simple analogies and a wealth of illustrations, Professor Narlikar skilfully steers us through a cosmic journey of discovery, starting from the Earth and solar system and stepping...
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Seven wonders of the Cosmos / Jayant V. Narlikar.
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Includes index.
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74VvrWreXwJX
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ISBN
0521630878
9780521638982 (pbk.)
0521638984 (pbk.)
9780521630870
DDC
520
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991011367939702626
