The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks

Stuart, Colin

ISBN 10: 1782438645 / ISBN 13: 9781782438649

Published by Michael O'Mara, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782438645
• ISBN 13: 9781782438649
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1751254712.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 47069194
• Signed: 6/30/2025 3:38:32 AM
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Synopsis

Since the earliest humans walked the earth, the vast mysteries and wonders of the night sky have fascinated and beguiled us, as we've struggled to understand our place in the cosmos.

Even after the last century, which saw important and startling discoveries about our own planet, our solar system and the stars and galaxies beyond, there remain more questions than answers. But those questions - What is dark matter? Are we alone in the universe? Is time travel possible? - provide a fascinating insight into the vastness and infinite possibilities of space that we're yet to determine.

The sheer scale of the universe can be intimidating, but in this easily digestible book we embark on an incredible journey through all the essential astronomical discoveries, from the beliefs of ancient civilizations, through to the recent groundbreaking observations of the gravitational waves predicted by Einstein over 100 years ago. There's never been a better time to get to grips with the universe and this essential guide to the cosmos is the perfect place to start!

About the Author

Colin Stuart is an astronomy journalist, author and science communicator. He has written twelve science books to date, which have been translated into seventeen languages, as well as articles for the Guardian, European Space Agency and New Scientist, among others. He is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and has had an asteroid named after him in recognition of his efforts to popularise astronomy. He has talked about the universe on Sky News, BBC News and Radio 5Live. He is the author of 13 Journeys Through Space and Time: Christmas Lectures From the Royal Institution and The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks, also published by Michael O’Mara Books.