Revealing the Universe : Prediction and Proof in Astronomy / Edited by James Cornell and Alan P. Lightman

Cornell, James (1938-). Lightman, Alan P. (1948-)

ISBN 10: 0262030802 / ISBN 13: 9780262030809

Published by Cambridge, Mass. : The MIT Press, 1982

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Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 246 pages; Description: xiv, 246 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Astronomy --Astrophysics. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Revealing the Universe : Prediction and Proof in Astronomy / Edited by James Cornell and Alan P. Lightman
• Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : The MIT Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0262030802
• ISBN 13: 9780262030809
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 1 kilogram

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Revealing The Universe

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" "Revealing the Universe" explores the interaction of theory and observation as it occurs today on the frontiers of astronomy. In doing so, it traces the development of Einstein's theory of relativity and conveys current ideas about quasars and black holes, X-ray bursters, the Sun's corona; the evolution of the solar system, and the age and structure of the universe. ...Each of these topics is addressed by two authorities - one a theorist and the other an observer." - "Astronomy" & quot; Revealing the Universe explores the interaction of theory and observation as it occurs today on the frontiers of astronomy. In doing so, it traces the development of Einstein's theory of relativity and conveys current ideas about quasars and black holes, X-ray bursters, the Sun's corona; the evolution of the solar system, and the age and structure of the universe. ...Each of these topics is addressed by two authorities - one a theorist and the other an observer.& quot; - Astronomy ""Revealing the Universe" explores the interaction of theory and observation as it occurs today on the frontiers of astronomy. In doing so, it traces the development of Einstein's theory of relativity and conveys current ideas about quasars and black holes, X-ray bursters, the Sun's corona; the evolution of the solar system, and the age and structure of the universe. ...Each of these topics is addressed by two authorities - one a theorist and the other an observer."- "Astronomy"