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Book

The universe-- mysteries and marvels.

Call Number

  • J 523.1 UNIV (CEN)

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Edition

Revised edition.

Publication Information

Chicago, Illinois : World Book, 2017.

Physical Description

64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm.

Summary

"An introduction to unusual objects and phenomena in the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Contents

  • How big is the universe?
  • Where is the solar system in the universe?
  • What is the observable universe?
  • How far into the universe can we see without a telescope?
  • Why is it dark in space?
  • How does light travel through the universe?
  • Focus on: hungry cores
  • Is space a total vacuum?
  • What was the big bang?
  • What existed before the big bang?
  • What is the cosmic background radiation?
  • Is the universe expanding?
  • What is the universe expanding into?
  • What are high-energy cosmic rays?
  • Focus on: gamma-ray bursts: outshining the universe
  • What is dark energy?
  • Where did matter come from?
  • What is dark matter?
  • What do we know about black holes?
  • What are micro black holes?
  • Are there planets orbiting stars besides the sun?
  • Is there life in other parts of the universe?
  • Focus on: the universe's largest magnets
  • Could the universe be made of strings?
  • Could there be universes besides our own?
  • What is time?
  • Is time travel possible?

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