How It Began: A Time-Traveler's Guide to the Universe
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (815 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B007WOSU9A |
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| Number of Pages | : | 102 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Impey gives us breathtaking visual descriptions and also explains what each landmark can reveal about the universe and its history. His lucid, wonderfully engaging scientific discussions bring us to the brink of modern cosmology and physics, illuminating such mind-bending concepts as invisible dimensions, timelessness, and multiple universes. A dynamic and unforgettable portrait of the cosmos, How It Began will reward its listeners with a deeper understanding of the universe we inhabit as well as a renewed sense of wonder at its beauty and mystery.. In this vibrant, eye-opening tour of milestones in the history of our universe, Chris Impey guides us through space and time, leading us from the familiar sights of the night sky to the dazzlingly strange aftermath of the Big Bang. Performing a type of cosmic archaeology, Impey brilliantly describes the astronomical clues that scientists have used to solve fascinating mysteries about the origins and development of our uni
"Very Good Book, Very Well Titled" according to amacust. The best part of the book are the italicized sections at the beginning and end of each chapter that are devoted to his dream-like journey through space and time. Those sections stirred my imagination and made me feel like I was actually traveling through the universe and forward and backward time. The rest of the book is mostly interesting facts about the universe that are presented in a way that is easy to read and understand for the average person. The author has the ability to make complex concepts easy to understand. The book is well structured. The sentences and sections of the book flow together smoothly. The style of writing is v. The universe by Chris Impey. I never took a course in Astronomy, but had I , I would have wanted Chris Impey to teach it. He has a knack for explaining complex things in a manner that even I could understand. Ever since "Cosmos" was published I lookled forward to another book that would take things a step farther, what with the incredible increase in knowledge that we have achieved through advanced imaging techniques and the Hubble space telescope and camera.And Impey teaches with a lingering background sense of humor that makes the reading that much more enjoyable.Want to learn and understand more of the formation of our planet, the moon, and of the rest of the un. An Excellent Update and Fun Read Not only did I get a well rounded update from the physics I learned in 1962, but also I really enjoyed Chris Impey's presentation of this subject. He's created both an educational and artful piece of work particularly attractive to non-scientists like me. He uses analogies to real world examples to communicate the vast scale of the universe and the relative size of sub-atomic particles. It was good to get an update on the current "Standard Model" of subatomic particles and forces. When I left the movie, I thought the Bohr model was all there was. His humorous anecdotes and one-liners are superb!