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Explore the mysteries of the cosmos in this highly visual hardback guide, written by leading NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald.
Have you ever wondered how the first stars were born? Or pondered what really happens around a black hole? Here Sten Odenwald answers these questions and many more as he takes you on a mesmerizing journey across the entire history of the universe, brought to life by spectacular, full-colour space photography. You will learn about the composition of planets, galaxy mergers, asteroid belts, the fundamental nature of spacetime, and much, much more.
Other topics include:
• The Big Bang
• Dark matter
• The life cycle of stars
• Planets both inside and outside our solar system.
Featuring a range of diagrams and infographics to aid understanding, this large-format hardback guide casts your eye towards the stars and unlocks the many mysteries of the universe.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' Discovering... series brings together spectacular hardback guides which explore the science behind our world, brought to life by eye-catching photography.
Contents
Introduction
Part 1: How to Build a Universe
Part 2: Exploring the Big Bang
Part 3: Stellar Evolution
Part 4: The First Stars and Galaxies
Part 5: The Milky Way
Part 6: Planetary Systems
Part 7: Our Solar System
Part 8: Space Travel
Epilogue
Further Reading
