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The universe is rapidly expanding. Of that much scientists are certain. But how fast? And with what implications regarding the fate of the universe? Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop follow Dr. Alex Fillippenko and his High-Z Supernova Search Team to Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, where they will study space phenomena and look for supernovae, dying stars that explode with the power of billions of hydrogen bombs. Dr. Fillippenko looks for black holes—areas...
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In the ten years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking's classic work has become a landmark volume in scientific writing, with more than nine million copies in forty languages sold worldwide. That edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the intervening years have seen extraordinary advances in the technology of observing both the micro- and the macrocosmic worlds. These observations...
12) Stargazers
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Holiday House
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English
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Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...
13) The universe
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Gareth Stevens
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2004.
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English
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Examines several aspects of the universe, including galaxies, the lifespan of a star, astronomers, and how the universe was viewed in the past.
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Tumblehome, Inc
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[2020]
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English
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Fascinating astronomy facts delivered in a lighthearted, illustrated, Q & A format. Space facts from an astrophysicist, brought down to earth by a middle school teacher -- these are answers to kids' real, wacky, smart questions. Light, space, stars, galaxies, planets and more, all explained with accuracy and humor, and accompanied by images from across the Universe.
19) Black holes
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Compass Point
Pub. Date
c2005.
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English
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Describes the characteristics and properties of black holes, and explains how black holes are studied today.
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