
Wonders of the Universe (Hardback)
Professor Brian Cox (author), Andrew Cohen (author)Published: 03/03/2011
Professor Brian Cox is back with another insightful and mind-blowing exploration of space. This time he shows us our universe as we've never seen it before.
13.7 billion years old. 93 billion light years wide. It contains over 100 billion galaxies, each containing hundreds of billions of stars. This infinite, vast and complex Universe has been the subject of human fascination and scientific exploration for thousands of years. The wonders of the Universe might seem alien to us and impossible to understand, but away from the telescopes, the labs and the white coats, Professor Brian Cox uses the evidence found in the natural world around us to explain its simple truths.
The same laws of light, gravity, time, matter and energy that govern us here on Earth are the same as those applied in the Universe. Using 3D CGI imagery, his expert knowledge and his infectious enthusiasm, Professor Cox shows us that if we can understand the impact of these governing laws on Earth it will bring us a step closer to an understanding of our Universe.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007395828
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 1340 g
Dimensions: 286 x 226 x 24 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Praise for Professor Brian Cox's previous books:
'If you didn't utter a wow watching the TV, you will while reading the book.'
The Times
'Engaging, ambitious and creative'
Guardian
'In this book of the acclaimed BBC2 TV series, Professor Cox shows us the cosmos as we have never seen it before - a place full of the most bizarre and powerful natural phenomena.'
Sunday Express
'Will entertain and delight ... what a priceless gift that would be.'
Independent on Sunday
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“So interesting”
i loved the show on tv and the book is just as good, it is so interesting and makes me want to learn more about space
“Simply wonderful!”
Great layout and beautiful images, great explanation, easy to follow and incredibly interesting. So good I brought another one as a gift! Well worth the money for anyone who is interested in this genre.
“AMAZING!”
I dont think much needs to be said about this book other than its amazing! Brian Cox manages to explain the most difficult things so simply and in a non boring way. its filled with breathtaking pictures and i think... More
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