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Get the Summary of Carl Sagan's Cosmos in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" is a profound exploration of the universe and humanity's place within it. The book delves into the vastness of space, the concept of light-years, and the rarity and beauty of galaxies, with our Milky Way being just one among billions. Sagan discusses the likelihood of life beyond Earth, given the commonality of organic...
2) Cosmologie
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Ce livre présente les principaux aspects de la cosmologie tels que :le principe cosmologique, la loi de Hubble et la récession des galaxiesCosmologie newtonienne et relativisteles problèmes de planéité et d'horizon, les modèles De Sitter et Lemaitreles théories cosmologiques du Big Bang et de l'état stationnairethermodynamique cosmologique et ères cosmologiquesle rle de la matière noire
3) Cosmología
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Este libro presenta los principales aspectos de la cosmología tales como:el principio cosmológico, la ley de Hubble y la recesión de las galaxiasCosmología newtoniana y relativistalos problemas de la planitud y el horizonte, los modelos de De Sitter y Lemaitrelas teorías cosmológicas del Big Bang y el estado estacionariotermodinámica cosmológica y eras cosmológicasel papel de la materia oscura
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Take a journey through the wonders of the universe and explore the mysteries of the cosmos with this captivating and informative book on astronomy. From the beginnings of the universe to the search for life beyond our planet, this book covers all the essential topics in a scientifically accurate, yet engaging and accessible way. Whether you are an astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about the cosmos, this book will ignite your imagination and inspire...
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Janna Levin is an Advanced Fellow in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Cambridge University. She holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked previously at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics and the Center for Particle Astrophysics at the University of California, Berkeley.
Is the universe infinite, or is it just really big? Does nature abhor infinity? In startling and beautiful...
6) Astrophysics for Non-Mathematicians: How to Picture This Universe at Bizarre Spacetime Curvatures
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Satisfy your curiosity to learn complex astrophysics concepts non-mathematically.If you are curious to enjoy complex astrophysics concepts and want to skip math in between and rather enjoy physical illustrations then you are at the right place. Don't let complex differential calculus, tensors, coordinate transformations, etc hinder your curiosity to know our universe (at least at some scale!). The book will fulfill your non-physicist level of curiosity...
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Hey are you interested in knowing the answers to the questions like why our universe is expanding, how a photon sees our universe, Is everything predestined in photon's perspective. and can gravity of black hole can be lensed by gravitational wavs to create a virtual black hole with no mass ? And many more. Then you should not hesitate to grab this book.
Hey Hi, I am Hiten Shelar, an Astrophysicist and Philosopher. When I was a newbie to Cosmology...
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Every living thing with a brain has some form of Consciousness, or an awareness of who or what they are and the role they play in the universe. But few of the living really know what to do with that information.Electrons make up the first state of Consciousness. We now know that they can learn about each other and bind together for life like a marriage in what's known as 'Entanglements.' Whenever the state of one 'Entangled' electron is changed, the...
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"Mysteries of the Cosmos: The Enigma of Dark Matter and Dark Energy" is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of two of the most profound mysteries in modern astrophysics and cosmology. The book takes readers on an enlightening journey through the universe's hidden realms, shedding light on the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy.The book delves into the heart of these mysteries, offering readers a detailed understanding of the current...
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"Time and Space: Einstein's Theory of Relativity" is a compelling exploration of one of the most revolutionary concepts in the history of physics. Authored with clarity and depth, this book embarks on a journey through the intricate tapestry of Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theories, unraveling the profound implications they hold for our understanding of the cosmos.The narrative commences with a meticulous introduction to the precepts of classical...
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It should be obvious even to the Scientists that discovered the God Particle, otherwise known as the Higgs Boson, that only some form of God would be the one to send out all of his particles. But, too many of us are so objective and jaded that we miss the most obvious lessons in Science right in front of our eyes. The God Particles were the first of such things created during the Big Bang and we know this because it is only the God Particle that can...
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"The centerpiece of The 4% Universe is a compelling narrative of science at its best… serve[s] handsomely as an illuminating guide to the dark mysteries lying at the heart of the intersection of astronomy and fundamental physics."
-The Wall Street Journal "Impeccably researched and highly readable."
-New Scientist "A model for all would-be popular-science writers."
-Physics World "Panek's passion for the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy...
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The Final Theory of Everything (FTOE) reveals for the first time a new 'theory of everything' to explain how all aspects of the universe are linked together, and why the universe is the way it is.
The holy grail of cosmologists has been to find a master theory that provides a singular, all-encompassing, coherent theoretical framework of physics that fully explains and links together all aspects of the universe. This book reveals precisely that: a...
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Open your mind to a universe that is both awe-inspiring and accessible in The Once and Future Universe. This enlightening book presents a captivating journey through the cosmos, providing a basic understanding of its structure and ongoing mechanisms. From galaxies to subatomic particles, grasp the fundamental principles that govern the universe, unveiling its mysteries and fostering a deep appreciation for its interconnected wonders. Prepare to expand...
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Earth. The Final Frontier
Contrary to popular belief, Earth is not an insignificant blip on the universe's radar. Our world proves anything but average in Guillermo Gonzalez and Jay W. Richards' The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery.
But what exactly does Earth bring to the table? How does it prove its worth among numerous planets and constellations in the vastness of the Milky Way? In The Privileged Planet,...
17) Existence
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The eternal question of where did everything come from, the stars, Universe and life on Earth has traditionally been the domain of science and religion. But now design gets its chance.Starting from scratch, and through an unbridled, free thinking, design exercise, Hadleigh comes up with some fascinating design solutions on how everything could come into existence all over again, completely by its own accord.If you are brave enough to join Timothy...
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A sweeping apologetic work, The Grand Coherence starts from first philosophy, wrestling with the question of answering the skeptic and how to decide what to believe. A preliminary answer to that is based on Bayes' Law and convergence of belief in the face of accumulating evidence. But that is thrown into confusion by the resurrection of Christ, a unique case where one of two extremely improbable beliefs, a man rising from the dead or a spontaneous,...
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"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year" Richard S. Ellis is professor of astrophysics at University College London and a world-renowned observational astronomer who has made numerous discoveries about the nature and evolution of the universe. He lives in Cambridge, UK.
One of today's leading astronomers takes readers inside the decades-long search for the first galaxies and the origin of starlight
Astronomers are like time travelers,...
20) The Arctic Sky
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Through the lens of Inuit astronomical knowledge and traditions, The Arctic Sky underscores the complexities of the Inuit worldview, where nature's realm is intrinsically one with human society. In essence, this work asserts another way of knowing the universe.
For Inuit, the celestial and atmospheric spheres were of primary concern. Time, seasonal and diurnal, was measured by the ever-changing positions of the sun, moon, and stars across the sky,...
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