The Exploding Suns : The Secrets of the Supernovas
Asimov, Isaac
ISBN 10: 0718126300 ISBN 13: 9780718126308
Published by Penguin Books, Limited, 1985
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'The Exploding Suns' covers the history of human's study of the sky and much about stars and life. Descriptions are given about observations throughout history, especially of supernovas. Asimov leads the reader through many different types of stars and explains how a star goes nova or supernova, and also describes some basic biology and gives a "quick" explanation of how life has evolved.
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YA In his 310th book, Asimov explains the secrets of the supernovas in his usual clear and concise manner. He gives the historical background of the different theories advanced by many astronomers and astrologers over the centuries. The "big bang" theory is discussed as the means of forming our universe. He goes into detail about the composition of the different types of novas, black holes, the makeup of the universe and much more. He relates past studies to those of the present and speculates on what science has yet to uncover in the years ahead. All unusual terms are defined carefully within the text. Asimov takes a complicated subject and puts it into an easily understood format for non-scientists. Pat Royal, Prince George's County Public Schoolu System, Md.
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