Weird Universe
Mango Media (Verlag)
978-1-68481-728-3 (ISBN)
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Unlock the wonders of space with a fresh and exciting perspective. Erika Hamden, a renowned astrophysicist and educator, brings her passion for space to life in this engaging book. With years of experience studying the cosmos, Hamden specializes in making complex topics fun and easy to understand. Her expertise shines through as she leads readers on an exploration of the strangest and most awe-inspiring phenomena in space. Whether you're fascinated by the biggest black holes, curious about the history of NASA, or simply want to explore the strange and magnificent things we've found in outer space, this book is for you. No prior knowledge required—just a desire to understand more about the cosmos and its connection to life here on Earth..
See how space exploration shapes our everyday world. Space isn’t just an abstract concept—it plays a crucial role in shaping the technology we use every day. From NASA’s breakthroughs to innovations inspired by our exploration of the cosmos, Hamden shows how space discoveries influence our world. You’ll also gain insight into the process behind these findings, from the questions scientists ask to the groundbreaking answers they uncover. By the end of the book, you’ll understand not just what we know about the universe, but how we’ve come to know it.
Inside, you’ll find:
A clear, engaging look at black holes, galaxies, and the history of NASA, explained in simple terms.
Fascinating insights into how scientists make new discoveries about space, with a focus on how it all connects to us here on Earth.
Fun and accessible content perfect for all ages, including those learning space for kids and adults who want to dive deeper into the world of astronomy.
If you liked Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, The Illustrated Brief History of Time, or Not Necessarily Rocket Science, you’ll love Weird Universe.
Dr. Erika Hamden is an American astrophysicist and associate professor at the University of Arizona and Steward Observatory. Her research focuses on developing ultraviolet (UV) detector technology, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV/VIS) instrumentation and spectroscopy, and galaxy evolution. She served as the project scientist and project manager of a UV multi-object spectrograph, FIREBall-2, that is designed to observe the circumgalactic medium (CGM). She is a 2019 TED fellow. She lives in Phoenix, AZ.
Chapter 1: What is space? An introduction to spacetime and the fabric of the universe…as much as we know it.
Chapter 2: When did everything start?
Chapter 3: What are we doing here? (A chapter about Earth)
Chapter 4: Figuring out our place in the universe.
Chapter 5: Celestial Wanderers: A rogue’s gallery of planets
Chapter 6: Comets: Harbingers of doom?
Chapter 7: Is every solar system like our own?
Chapter 8: Every planet we reach is dead.
Chapter 9: Stars, the universe’s response to gravity.
Chapter 10: Star birth and death.
Chapter 11: The eventual collapse into a black hole.
Chapter 12: We live in a local fluff.
Chapter 13: The Milky Way.
Chapter 14: In 4 billion years, our galaxy will collide with Andromeda.
Chapter 15: The heat death of the universe
Chapter 16: The Dark Sector: all the things we don’t know.
Chapter 17: Slipping the surly bonds of earth: a discussion on space travel.
Chapter 18: Space is really big, how can we travel anywhere?
Chapter 19: How much is left to discover?
Chapter 20: Things from space not to be worried about.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.8.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | FL |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 228 mm |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-68481-728-5 / 1684817285 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-68481-728-3 / 9781684817283 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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