Author: Mario Hamuy
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 8418006080
Category : Science
Languages : es
Pages : 0
Book Description
La historia del origen y evolución del universo explicada de forma clara y concisa por uno de los investigadores más destacados en el campo de la astronomía. El reconocido astrónomo chileno Mario Hamuy ofrece en su nuevo libro las herramientas indispensables para comprender de forma sencilla los temas centrales de la astronomía contemporánea y uno de los mayores hitos de la cosmología: la expansión acelerada del universo. Lleva al lector por un viaje fascinante: exoplanetas, nebulosas planetarias, supernovas, materia oscura y agujeros negros, y explica cuestiones tan fundamentales como de qué forma se miden las distancias entre planetas, qué pasó después del Big Bang o, por ejemplo, quién es Edwin Hubble. Todo esto acompañado de anécdotas personales del autor e imágenes que ayudan a representar estos temas. Un libro para ponerse al día en una de las ciencias que más pueden hablarnos sobre nuestro futuro como especie. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The origin and evolution of the universe explained clearly and concisely by one of the most prominent researchers in the field of astronomy. Renowned Chilean astronomer Mario Hamuy offers in this his new book, essential tools to easily understand the central themes of contemporary astronomy and one of the greatest milestones in cosmology: the accelerated expansion of the universe. He takes the reader on a fascinating journey: exoplanets, planetary nebulae, supernovae, dark matter, and black holes, and explains such fundamental questions as how the distances between planets are measured, what happened after the Big Bang or, for example, who is Edwin Hubble? All this accompanied by the author’s personal anecdotes and images that help him illustrate these themes. A book to help us catch up on one of the sciences that can inform us about our future as a species.
El universo en expansión: Del Big Bang al Homo Sapiens / Expansion of the Universe: From the Big Bang to Homo Sapiens
Author: Mario Hamuy
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 8418006080
Category : Science
Languages : es
Pages : 0
Book Description
La historia del origen y evolución del universo explicada de forma clara y concisa por uno de los investigadores más destacados en el campo de la astronomía. El reconocido astrónomo chileno Mario Hamuy ofrece en su nuevo libro las herramientas indispensables para comprender de forma sencilla los temas centrales de la astronomía contemporánea y uno de los mayores hitos de la cosmología: la expansión acelerada del universo. Lleva al lector por un viaje fascinante: exoplanetas, nebulosas planetarias, supernovas, materia oscura y agujeros negros, y explica cuestiones tan fundamentales como de qué forma se miden las distancias entre planetas, qué pasó después del Big Bang o, por ejemplo, quién es Edwin Hubble. Todo esto acompañado de anécdotas personales del autor e imágenes que ayudan a representar estos temas. Un libro para ponerse al día en una de las ciencias que más pueden hablarnos sobre nuestro futuro como especie. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The origin and evolution of the universe explained clearly and concisely by one of the most prominent researchers in the field of astronomy. Renowned Chilean astronomer Mario Hamuy offers in this his new book, essential tools to easily understand the central themes of contemporary astronomy and one of the greatest milestones in cosmology: the accelerated expansion of the universe. He takes the reader on a fascinating journey: exoplanets, planetary nebulae, supernovae, dark matter, and black holes, and explains such fundamental questions as how the distances between planets are measured, what happened after the Big Bang or, for example, who is Edwin Hubble? All this accompanied by the author’s personal anecdotes and images that help him illustrate these themes. A book to help us catch up on one of the sciences that can inform us about our future as a species.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 8418006080
Category : Science
Languages : es
Pages : 0
Book Description
La historia del origen y evolución del universo explicada de forma clara y concisa por uno de los investigadores más destacados en el campo de la astronomía. El reconocido astrónomo chileno Mario Hamuy ofrece en su nuevo libro las herramientas indispensables para comprender de forma sencilla los temas centrales de la astronomía contemporánea y uno de los mayores hitos de la cosmología: la expansión acelerada del universo. Lleva al lector por un viaje fascinante: exoplanetas, nebulosas planetarias, supernovas, materia oscura y agujeros negros, y explica cuestiones tan fundamentales como de qué forma se miden las distancias entre planetas, qué pasó después del Big Bang o, por ejemplo, quién es Edwin Hubble. Todo esto acompañado de anécdotas personales del autor e imágenes que ayudan a representar estos temas. Un libro para ponerse al día en una de las ciencias que más pueden hablarnos sobre nuestro futuro como especie. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The origin and evolution of the universe explained clearly and concisely by one of the most prominent researchers in the field of astronomy. Renowned Chilean astronomer Mario Hamuy offers in this his new book, essential tools to easily understand the central themes of contemporary astronomy and one of the greatest milestones in cosmology: the accelerated expansion of the universe. He takes the reader on a fascinating journey: exoplanets, planetary nebulae, supernovae, dark matter, and black holes, and explains such fundamental questions as how the distances between planets are measured, what happened after the Big Bang or, for example, who is Edwin Hubble? All this accompanied by the author’s personal anecdotes and images that help him illustrate these themes. A book to help us catch up on one of the sciences that can inform us about our future as a species.
The Illustrated Theory of Everything
Author: Stephen W. Hawking
Publisher: Phoenix Books
ISBN: 1614670323
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Stephen W. Hawking, widely believed to have been one of be one of the worlds greatest minds, presents a series of seven lectures covering everything from big bang to black holes to string theory. These lectures not only capture the brilliance of Hawking's mind, but his characteristic wit as well. In The Illustrated Theory of Everything, Hawking begins with a history of ideas about the universe, from Aristotles determination that the Earth is round to Hubbles discovery, more than 2,000 years later, that the universe is expanding. Using that as a launching pad, he explores the reaches of modern physics, including theories on the origin of the universe (e.g., the Big Bang), the nature of black holes, and space-time. Finally, he poses the questions left unanswered by modern physics, especially how to combine all the partial theories into a unified theory of everything. If we find the answer to that, he claims, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason. A great popularizer of science as well as a brilliant scientist, Hawking believes that advances in theoretical science should be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. In this book, he offers a fascinating voyage of discovery about the cosmos and our place in it. It is a book for anyone who has ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what was up there and how it came to be.
Publisher: Phoenix Books
ISBN: 1614670323
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Stephen W. Hawking, widely believed to have been one of be one of the worlds greatest minds, presents a series of seven lectures covering everything from big bang to black holes to string theory. These lectures not only capture the brilliance of Hawking's mind, but his characteristic wit as well. In The Illustrated Theory of Everything, Hawking begins with a history of ideas about the universe, from Aristotles determination that the Earth is round to Hubbles discovery, more than 2,000 years later, that the universe is expanding. Using that as a launching pad, he explores the reaches of modern physics, including theories on the origin of the universe (e.g., the Big Bang), the nature of black holes, and space-time. Finally, he poses the questions left unanswered by modern physics, especially how to combine all the partial theories into a unified theory of everything. If we find the answer to that, he claims, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason. A great popularizer of science as well as a brilliant scientist, Hawking believes that advances in theoretical science should be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. In this book, he offers a fascinating voyage of discovery about the cosmos and our place in it. It is a book for anyone who has ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what was up there and how it came to be.
The Cosmic Microwave Background
Author: C.H. Lineweaver
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9789401065122
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on the Cosmological Background Radiation, Strasbourg, France, May 27-June 7, 1996
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9789401065122
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on the Cosmological Background Radiation, Strasbourg, France, May 27-June 7, 1996
Our Mathematical Universe
Author: Max Tegmark
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307744256
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Max Tegmark leads us on an astonishing journey through past, present and future, and through the physics, astronomy and mathematics that are the foundation of his work, most particularly his hypothesis that our physical reality is a mathematical structure and his theory of the ultimate multiverse. In a dazzling combination of both popular and groundbreaking science, he not only helps us grasp his often mind-boggling theories, but he also shares with us some of the often surprising triumphs and disappointments that have shaped his life as a scientist. Fascinating from first to last—this is a book that has already prompted the attention and admiration of some of the most prominent scientists and mathematicians.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307744256
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Max Tegmark leads us on an astonishing journey through past, present and future, and through the physics, astronomy and mathematics that are the foundation of his work, most particularly his hypothesis that our physical reality is a mathematical structure and his theory of the ultimate multiverse. In a dazzling combination of both popular and groundbreaking science, he not only helps us grasp his often mind-boggling theories, but he also shares with us some of the often surprising triumphs and disappointments that have shaped his life as a scientist. Fascinating from first to last—this is a book that has already prompted the attention and admiration of some of the most prominent scientists and mathematicians.
Introduction to Cosmology
Author: Barbara Ryden
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107154839
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
A substantial update of this award-winning and highly regarded cosmology textbook, for advanced undergraduates in physics and astronomy.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107154839
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
A substantial update of this award-winning and highly regarded cosmology textbook, for advanced undergraduates in physics and astronomy.
Beyond the Galaxy
Author: Ethan Siegel
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 981466717X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
"A look up at the night sky reveals a treasury of wonders. Even to the naked eye, the Moon, stars, planets, the Milky Way and even a few star clusters and nebulae illuminate the heavens. For millennia, humans struggled to make sense of what's out there in the Universe, from all we can see to that which lies beyond the limits of even our most powerful telescopes. Beyond the Galaxy traces our journey from an ancient, Earth-centered Universe all the way to our modern, 21st century understanding of the cosmos. Touching on not only what we know but also how we know it, Ethan Siegel takes us to the very frontiers of modern astrophysics and cosmology, from the birth of our Universe to its ultimate fate, and everything in between."--
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 981466717X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
"A look up at the night sky reveals a treasury of wonders. Even to the naked eye, the Moon, stars, planets, the Milky Way and even a few star clusters and nebulae illuminate the heavens. For millennia, humans struggled to make sense of what's out there in the Universe, from all we can see to that which lies beyond the limits of even our most powerful telescopes. Beyond the Galaxy traces our journey from an ancient, Earth-centered Universe all the way to our modern, 21st century understanding of the cosmos. Touching on not only what we know but also how we know it, Ethan Siegel takes us to the very frontiers of modern astrophysics and cosmology, from the birth of our Universe to its ultimate fate, and everything in between."--
Modern Spanish American Poets
Author: María Antonia Salgado
Publisher: Dictionary of Literary Biograp
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide career biographies of nearly fifty modern Spanish American poets, each tracing the development of the author's canon and the evolution of his or her reputation, and including a bibliography of works.
Publisher: Dictionary of Literary Biograp
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide career biographies of nearly fifty modern Spanish American poets, each tracing the development of the author's canon and the evolution of his or her reputation, and including a bibliography of works.
Cosmic Evolution
Author: Eric J. Chaisson
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674009878
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Chaisson addresses some of the most basic issues we can contemplate: the origin of matter and the origin of life, and the ways matter, life, and radiation interact and change with time. He designs for us an expansive yet intricate model depicting the origin and evolution of all material structures.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674009878
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Chaisson addresses some of the most basic issues we can contemplate: the origin of matter and the origin of life, and the ways matter, life, and radiation interact and change with time. He designs for us an expansive yet intricate model depicting the origin and evolution of all material structures.
The New Universe and the Human Future
Author: Nancy Ellen Abrams
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300167326
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
A cultural philosopher and an astrophysicist attempt to decipher how we fit into the universe, and the impact our placement has on us. After a four-century rupture between science and the questions of value and meaning, this groundbreaking book presents an explosive and potentially life-altering idea: if the world could agree on a shared creation story based on modern cosmology and biology—a story that has just become available—it would redefine our relationship with Planet Earth and benefit all of humanity, now and into the distant future. Written in eloquent, accessible prose and illustrated in magnificent color throughout, including images from innovative simulations of the evolving universe, this book brings the new scientific picture of the universe to life. It interprets what our human place in the cosmos may mean for us and our descendants. It offers unique insights into the potential use of this newfound knowledge to find solutions to seemingly intractable global problems such as climate change and unsustainable growth. And it explains why we need to “think cosmically, act globally” if we're going to have a long-term, prosperous future on Earth. “Should be read by anyone, not just scientists, who worry about the human condition.”—Deepak Chopra, The Huffington Post “A prophetic book. Its message ranks right up there with those of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Joel. Like the prophets, it is at times poetic, demanding, grounded, soaring, empowering, and always awe-inspiring.”—Matthew Fox, Tikkun “The ideas and images are fascinating and certainly contribute to a sense of the profound stakes involved in what we’re doing to the planet and ourselves.”—William Kowinski, North Coast Journal
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300167326
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
A cultural philosopher and an astrophysicist attempt to decipher how we fit into the universe, and the impact our placement has on us. After a four-century rupture between science and the questions of value and meaning, this groundbreaking book presents an explosive and potentially life-altering idea: if the world could agree on a shared creation story based on modern cosmology and biology—a story that has just become available—it would redefine our relationship with Planet Earth and benefit all of humanity, now and into the distant future. Written in eloquent, accessible prose and illustrated in magnificent color throughout, including images from innovative simulations of the evolving universe, this book brings the new scientific picture of the universe to life. It interprets what our human place in the cosmos may mean for us and our descendants. It offers unique insights into the potential use of this newfound knowledge to find solutions to seemingly intractable global problems such as climate change and unsustainable growth. And it explains why we need to “think cosmically, act globally” if we're going to have a long-term, prosperous future on Earth. “Should be read by anyone, not just scientists, who worry about the human condition.”—Deepak Chopra, The Huffington Post “A prophetic book. Its message ranks right up there with those of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Joel. Like the prophets, it is at times poetic, demanding, grounded, soaring, empowering, and always awe-inspiring.”—Matthew Fox, Tikkun “The ideas and images are fascinating and certainly contribute to a sense of the profound stakes involved in what we’re doing to the planet and ourselves.”—William Kowinski, North Coast Journal
Our Universe
Author: Jo Dunkley
Publisher: Belknap Press
ISBN: 0674984285
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
A BBC Sky at Night Best Astronomy and Space Book of the Year “[A] luminous guide to the cosmos...Jo Dunkley swoops from Earth to the observable limits, then explores stellar life cycles, dark matter, cosmic evolution and the soup-to-nuts history of the Universe.” —Nature “A grand tour of space and time, from our nearest planetary neighbors to the edge of the observable Universe...If you feel like refreshing your background knowledge...this little gem certainly won’t disappoint.” —Govert Schilling, BBC Sky at Night Most of us have heard of black holes and supernovas, galaxies and the Big Bang. But few understand more than the bare facts about the universe we call home. What is really out there? How did it all begin? Where are we going? Jo Dunkley begins in Earth’s neighborhood, explaining the nature of the Solar System, the stars in our night sky, and the Milky Way. She traces the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang fourteen billion years ago, past the birth of the Sun and our planets, to today and beyond. She then explains cutting-edge debates about such perplexing phenomena as the accelerating expansion of the universe and the possibility that our universe is only one of many. Our Universe conveys with authority and grace the thrill of scientific discovery and a contagious enthusiasm for the endless wonders of space-time.
Publisher: Belknap Press
ISBN: 0674984285
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
A BBC Sky at Night Best Astronomy and Space Book of the Year “[A] luminous guide to the cosmos...Jo Dunkley swoops from Earth to the observable limits, then explores stellar life cycles, dark matter, cosmic evolution and the soup-to-nuts history of the Universe.” —Nature “A grand tour of space and time, from our nearest planetary neighbors to the edge of the observable Universe...If you feel like refreshing your background knowledge...this little gem certainly won’t disappoint.” —Govert Schilling, BBC Sky at Night Most of us have heard of black holes and supernovas, galaxies and the Big Bang. But few understand more than the bare facts about the universe we call home. What is really out there? How did it all begin? Where are we going? Jo Dunkley begins in Earth’s neighborhood, explaining the nature of the Solar System, the stars in our night sky, and the Milky Way. She traces the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang fourteen billion years ago, past the birth of the Sun and our planets, to today and beyond. She then explains cutting-edge debates about such perplexing phenomena as the accelerating expansion of the universe and the possibility that our universe is only one of many. Our Universe conveys with authority and grace the thrill of scientific discovery and a contagious enthusiasm for the endless wonders of space-time.