This book takes the reader on an exploration of the structure and evolution of our universe. The basis for our knowledge is the Big Bang theory of the expanding universe. This book then tells the story of our search for the first stars and galaxies using current and planned telescopes. These telescopes are marvels of technology far removed from Galileo's first telescope but continuing astronomy in his ground breaking spirit. We show the reader how these first stars and galaxies shaped the universe we see today. This story is one of the great scientific adventures of all time.
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Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.ISBN: 9781461478126Number of pages: 279Weight: 4453 gDimensions: 235 x 155 mmEdition: 2013 ed.
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From the reviews:
"The search for the first generation of stars to form out of the cooling expanding gas following the big bang is the central theme of Cosmic Dawn....this is one of the most readable books on cosmology around. Anyone with an interest in science will enjoy it. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels."(T. D. Oswalt,Choice,Vol. 51 (8),April,2014)
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