Das Unsichtbare Universum: An Den Grenzen Der Modernen Astrophysik

by George B. Field, Eric Chaisson

1 Radiation Visible and Invisible: Keys to the Universe.- 2 Interstellar Space: Dark Realms of the Nighttime Sky.- 3 Sun and Stars: Sites of Invisible Activity.- 4 Planets, Life, and Intelligence: Are We Alone ?.- 5 Galaxies: Nature's Grand Structures.- 6 Cosmic Violence: Black Holes, Quasars, and Beyond.- 7 Universe: Its Large-Scale Structure.- 8 Forces of Nature: The Limits of Knowledge.- Epilogue.- Appendices.- Suggestions for Further Reading.

Genres: Science, Physics

267 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Phil Lawless · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book predates the Hubble telescope and so has limited interest in the current understanding. The Big Bang and inflation are covered. From the library book sale.