The Cosmos Explained
A history of the universe from its beginning to today and beyond
Published on 12. April 2022
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7112-5274-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Cosmos Explained is an exciting and beautifully designed book that charts the life of our universe from the Big Bang to the present day and beyond.
Starting with the moment of the Big Bang-at exactly one ten-millionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a second-this book charts a history of space and time all the way through the evolution of our solar system, the birth of stars and the formation of life on Earth, to the future of our galaxy and beyond.
With deeply insightful and fascinating text by Hayden Planetarium Associate Professor Charles Liu, who also hosts the immensely popular StarTalk podcast, this book is an accessible and enthralling gateway into the mysteries of space, time and the universe.
Pinpoint exactly where you are in space and time using the timeline at the bottom of every page, and explore the history of the cosmos and the science behind it through beautiful telescope images and striking illustrations.
Packaged in a unique retro design that reflects the 1960s cosmonaut era but still feels modern and relevant today, this title is as rich with information as it is with stunning visualisations of the concepts and bodies detailed within.
An ideal gift for anyone interested in space or curious about the cosmos, The Cosmos Explained is a unique and entertaining timeline of life, the universe, and everything!
Starting with the moment of the Big Bang-at exactly one ten-millionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a second-this book charts a history of space and time all the way through the evolution of our solar system, the birth of stars and the formation of life on Earth, to the future of our galaxy and beyond.
With deeply insightful and fascinating text by Hayden Planetarium Associate Professor Charles Liu, who also hosts the immensely popular StarTalk podcast, this book is an accessible and enthralling gateway into the mysteries of space, time and the universe.
Pinpoint exactly where you are in space and time using the timeline at the bottom of every page, and explore the history of the cosmos and the science behind it through beautiful telescope images and striking illustrations.
Packaged in a unique retro design that reflects the 1960s cosmonaut era but still feels modern and relevant today, this title is as rich with information as it is with stunning visualisations of the concepts and bodies detailed within.
An ideal gift for anyone interested in space or curious about the cosmos, The Cosmos Explained is a unique and entertaining timeline of life, the universe, and everything!
Reviews / Votes
Who would have thought learning about the evolution of the Universe could be so fun and easy to follow? It doesn't sound possible when you're tackling a subject as overarching as this, but Charles Liu has managed to turn complex scientific prose and mathematics into an accessible and beautifully presented retelling of its origins...Whether you're a budding cosmologist or simply someone with a deep fascination for the Universe and how it came to be, this book is a great introduction to the subject. ????? * BBC Sky at Night Magazine *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustrations
90 illustrations and photographs
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
880 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-5274-5 (9780711252745)
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E-Book
04/2022
Ivy Press
€24.49
Available for download
Person
Charles Liu is a Professor of Astrophysics at the City University of New York's College of Staten Island, an Associate with the Hayden Planetarium, and of the department of astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. He is a regular co-host on the famous StarTalk show, and received the 2001 American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award for his book One Universe: At Home in the Cosmos. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey.
Content
Introduction
1: The First Quadrillionth of a Quadrillionth of a Second
2: Five Minutes After the Big Bang
3: 400,000 Years After the Big Bang
4: 400 Million Years After the Big Bang
5: 4 Billion Years After the Big Bang
6: 4.6 Billion Years Ago
7: 4.56 Billion Years Ago
8: 3.8 Billion Years Ago
9: 1.3 Billion Years Ago
10: 170,000 Years Ago
11: 20 July 1969
12: The Future of the Universe
Glossary
Resources
Index
About the Author
Acknowledgements
1: The First Quadrillionth of a Quadrillionth of a Second
2: Five Minutes After the Big Bang
3: 400,000 Years After the Big Bang
4: 400 Million Years After the Big Bang
5: 4 Billion Years After the Big Bang
6: 4.6 Billion Years Ago
7: 4.56 Billion Years Ago
8: 3.8 Billion Years Ago
9: 1.3 Billion Years Ago
10: 170,000 Years Ago
11: 20 July 1969
12: The Future of the Universe
Glossary
Resources
Index
About the Author
Acknowledgements