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A Degree in a Book: Cosmology: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Subject - in One Book! (A Degree in a Book, 3) - Softcover
Synopsis
Degree in a Book: Cosmology is the perfect introduction to cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics. Written by one of NASA's leading astronomers and educators, this book provides you with the essential foundations for understanding the science behind the universe we live in.
It will help you answer questions such as:
· How do we know the universe is expanding?
· What is the theory of relativity?
· How does the Higgs mechanism work?
· What is dark matter?
Filled with helpful diagrams, suggestions for further reading and easily digestible history sections, this book makes it easier than ever to understand the workings of the universe. Featuring the most important ideas in the field, including the Theory of Relativity, the Standard Model, Loop Quantum Gravity, and Supersymmetry, it covers the whole breadth of cosmology.
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From the Author
Sten Odenwald is the Director of the STEM Resource Development project at NASA, a long-time astronomer and he is passionate about promoting science education. Over the course of his career, he has taught at Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institution, he has appeared on TV for National Geographic and has written numerous articles for magazines ranging from Astronomy magazine to Scientific American. He also runs the blog 'The Astronomy Café', where he seeks to bring cosmology and astronomy to a wider audience.
Book Description
What is dark matter? Why is the universe expanding? What happens when galaxies collide? Written by one of NASA's leading astronomers and educators, this book provides you with the essential foundations for understanding cosmology.
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- PublisherArcturus
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1788887557
- ISBN 13 9781788887557
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages256
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