How old is the universe?

Tells the incredible story of how astronomers solved one of the most compelling mysteries in science and, along the way, introduces readers to fundamental concepts and cutting-edge advances in modern astronomy.--From publisher description.

Main Author: Weintraub, David A. 1958-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, Ã2011.
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Summary: Tells the incredible story of how astronomers solved one of the most compelling mysteries in science and, along the way, introduces readers to fundamental concepts and cutting-edge advances in modern astronomy.--From publisher description.
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 370 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN: 9780691147314
0691147310
9780691156286
069115628X
Author Notes: David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy at Vanderbilt University. He is the author of Is Pluto a Planet?: A Historical Journey through the Solar System (Princeton).