The universe, black holes, and the Big Bang

"Travel back in time to the big bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find out how scientists are searching for alien life. Discover the strangest sights of the universe, from quirky quasars to clouds that smell like raspberries.&quo...

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Main Author: Gifford, Clive (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: St. Catharines, Ontario ; New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2016.
Series: Watch this space!
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • What is the universe?
  • Investigating the universe
  • How the universe began
  • Development and formation
  • The expanding universe
  • Groups, clusters and superclusters
  • Black holes
  • Black-hole hunters
  • Active galaxies
  • Dark matter and dark energy
  • Oddities of the universe
  • Is there anyone out there?
  • How will it all end?