Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics: The complete guide to astrophysics, including galaxies, dark matter and relativity

Odenwald, Dr Sten

ISBN 10: 1789502209 / ISBN 13: 9781789502206

Published by Arcturus, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics: The complete guide to astrophysics, including galaxies, dark matter and relativity
• Publisher: Arcturus
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789502209
• ISBN 13: 9781789502206
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 310 grams

About this title

Synopsis

From black holes to dark matter, stellar dynamics to time travel, this concise introduction to astrophysics makes a big bang.

NASA scientist and astronomer Sten Odenwald explains the key concepts of astrophysics, bringing clarity to some of the great mysteries of space.

These include:
• The theory of relativity
• Cosmic background radiation
• The evolution of stars
• The formation of the solar system
• The nature of galactic structures

Perfect for the non-expert, this new addition to the 'Knowledge in a Nutshell' series takes the complexities of space science and makes them tangible.