Bibliograph

The universe explained, a cosmic Q&A, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest

Type

Label

The universe explained, a cosmic Q&A, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The universe explained

Oclc number

1029883639

Responsibility statement

Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest

Sub title

a cosmic Q&A

Summary

"The Universe Explained gives scientific answers to 185 of the most popular questions about astronomy in a lightly humorous question-and-answer format. The Universe Explained answers questions about space travel; telescopes; the solar system; comets, asteroids and meteors; stars; black holes; the Milky Way and other galaxies; the Big Bang and space and time. As well, the possibility of life beyond our planet is explored with up-to-date space discoveries; as well as debunking persistent myths and legends."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Sky sights -- Myths and legends -- Space travel -- Telescopes -- The moon -- The sun -- Planets -- Comets, asteroids and meteorites -- Stars -- Black holes -- The Milky Way and other galaxies -- The Big Bang -- Time and space -- Alien life

Target audience

general

resource.variantTitle

Cosmic Q and A

Classification