The universe
2014
eBook
Abstract: Discusses astronomy and cosmology, including big bang theories, the formation of galaxies, the different types of stars, black holes, and the solar system.
Main title:
The universe / [editor, Andrew Solway].
Author:
Solway, Andrew, editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2014.Redding, Conn. : Brown Bear Books, [2009]
Collation:
1 online resource (44 entries) : 41 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 112 pages : color illustrations
Contents:
Introduction -- Scale of the Universe -- History of the Big Bang -- The Inflationary Universe -- The Infant Universe -- Beginnings of Structure -- Formation of Galaxies -- Kinds of Galaxies -- Structure of Galaxies -- The Milky Way -- Clusters and Voids -- Active Galaxies -- Energy Machine -- Interacting Galaxies -- Stars and Galaxies -- The Sun -- Colors and Spectra -- Giants and Dwarfs -- Binary and Multiple Stars -- Birth of a Star -- On the Main Sequence -- Post-main Sequence -- Stellar Nucleosynthesis -- Supernovae -- Neutron Stars and Pulsars -- Black Holes -- Open, Flat, or Closed -- The Accelerating Universe -- Accretion of the Planets -- Large and Small Planets -- Planets and their Orbits -- Earth and Moon -- Inner Planets -- Life on Mars? -- Distant Companions -- Moons of the Outer Planets -- Bits and Pieces -- Beyond the Fringe -- Forming Cores -- How Atmospheres Evolved -- Glossary -- Further Research.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781781210932 (print)1781210934 (print)9781784024376 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
523.1
LC class:
QB981
Language:
English
BRN:
502171
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