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Violent Phenomena in the Universe

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Acclaimed by Nature as "excellent and uncompromising," this lively narrative traces the development of modern cosmology. It ranges from gravitational theories of Newton and Einstein to recent discoveries — supernovae, pulsars, X-ray sources, active galaxies, radio sources, and quasars — and offers an in-depth exploration of the Big Bang. 1982 edition.

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Acclaimed by Nature as "excellent and uncompromising," this reader-friendly book explores exploding stars, black holes, and the Big Bang. Clear and lively, it conveys the excitement of modern cosmology. 1982 edition.

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Acclaimed by Nature as "excellent and uncompromising" and accessible to the general reader, this volume explores the facts behind exploding stars, black holes, and the Big Bang. The author collaborated with his teacher, Fred Hoyle, on the development of gravitation theory. Narlikar is professor of astrophysics at Bombay's Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

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ISBN:
9780486457970
Author:
Narlikar, Jayant
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Narlikar, Jayant Vishnu
Author:
Narlikar, Jayant V.
Subject:
General science
Subject:
Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject:
Cosmology
Subject:
Astrophysics
Subject:
Astronomy - Universe
Subject:
Physics-Astrophysics
Copyright:
1982
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Science Books
Publication Date:
20070631
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 0.54 lb
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Acclaimed by Nature as "excellent and uncompromising," this reader-friendly book explores exploding stars, black holes, and the Big Bang. Clear and lively, it conveys the excitement of modern cosmology. 1982 edition.
"Synopsis" by ,
Acclaimed by Nature as "excellent and uncompromising" and accessible to the general reader, this volume explores the facts behind exploding stars, black holes, and the Big Bang. The author collaborated with his teacher, Fred Hoyle, on the development of gravitation theory. Narlikar is professor of astrophysics at Bombay's Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
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