The Story of Helium and the Birth of Astrophysics (Astronomers' Universe) 9781461453635, 9781461453628, 1461453631

What if one of the most thrilling stories in the history of science turned out to be wrong? Can urban legends creep into

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The Story of Helium and the Birth of Astrophysics (Astronomers' Universe)
9781461453635, 9781461453628, 1461453631

It may at first seem that the world of subatomic physics is far removed from our every day lives. Isn’t it all just a wa

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In recent years, cosmic rays have become the protagonists of a new scientific revolution. We are able today to film the

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Since the time of Galileo, astronomy has been driven by technological innovation. With each major advance has come the o

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Indulge in this collection of the best astronomy books from the past 800 years. The Astronomers' Library is a rich

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From newborn galaxies to icy worlds and blazing quasars, a behind-the-scenes story of how Palomar Observatory astronomer

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Searing. Powerful. Needed." —Oprah “Sometimes a single story can change t

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Don Quixote is often called the first modern novel; many would argue it is the greatest novel ever written. But compared

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The “Ashen Light” of Venus―a ghostly emission of light from the night side of our nearest planetary neighbor―is among th

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