30-second astronomy : the 50 most mindblowing discoveries in astronomy, each explained in half a minute
2018
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How hot is Venus? Can you distinguish between a pulsar and a quasar? Is there a universe or a multiverse? Where do we fit into the infinitely grand scheme of things? This book takes you on a cosmic tour, shedding light on objects and places, explaining some big ideas, concepts and discoveries.
Main title:
30-second astronomy : the 50 most mindblowing discoveries in astronomy, each explained in half a minute / editor, François Fressin ; foreword by Martin Rees ; contributors, Darren Baskill [and five others] ; illustrations, Ivan Hissey.
Author:
Fressin, François, editorHissey, Ivan, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Icon, 2018.
Collation:
160 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2013.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781785783593 (pbk)
Dewey class:
520
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
2649421