Perfect for stargazers and armchair astronomers of all ages, CONSTELLATIONS is a beautifully illustrated, fascinating guide to all 88 constellations, including an illustrated star map for each.
If existing models of the structure of the universe are correct, then 85 percent of the cosmos comprises a substance called dark matter. Yet no direct evidence of dark matter exists. Award-winning science journalist Govert Schilling details the quest to detect dark matter and how the search has helped us to understand the universe we inhabit.
"Written by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schililng, author of Constellations (BDL, 2018) and Deep Space (BDL, 2014), The Astronomy Handbook is the indispensible, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or needed to know about the night sky, the cosmos, and the universe all in one easy-to-use and understand handbook"--
The detection of gravitational waves-ripples in spacetime-has already been called the scientific coup of this century. Govert Schilling recounts the struggles that threatened to derail the quest and describes the detector's astounding precision, weaving far-reaching discoveries about the universe into a gripping story of ambition and perseverance.
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