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The Quest For Alien Planets - Exploring Worlds Outside The Solar System (Paperback, Revised): Paul Halpern The Quest For Alien Planets - Exploring Worlds Outside The Solar System (Paperback, Revised)
Paul Halpern
R767 Discovery Miles 7 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An amazing journey throughout the universe in a search for other planets and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Exploring the Starry Sky (Paperback): Robert Burnham, Wil Tirion Exploring the Starry Sky (Paperback)
Robert Burnham, Wil Tirion
R122 R108 Discovery Miles 1 080 Save R14 (11%) Out of stock

The perfect guide for anyone interested in stargazing for the first time, Exploring the Starry Sky features large, colorful, user-friendly star maps and includes simple directions for finding all of the major stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. Two star charts display the major sights to be seen from suburban or rural locations, for each season, and more detailed maps spotlight special regions of interest. Robert Burnham has been an amateur astronomer since the mid-1950s. He has been a senior editory of Astronomy magazine and is the author of many books and CD-ROMS, including Comet Hale-Bopp: Find and Enjoy the Great Comet (Cambridge, 1997) Comet Explorer, and Great Comets (Cambridge, 2000).

Discover the Moon (Paperback, New): Jean Lacroux, Christian Legrand Discover the Moon (Paperback, New)
Jean Lacroux, Christian Legrand; Translated by Christopher Sutcliffe
R1,208 Discovery Miles 12 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Moon is accessible to everyone. Because it is easy to observe everywhere, even in big cities, it is a prime target for aspiring astronomers and for those who are merely curious about the night sky. This easy-to-use guide to discovering lunar sites takes the reader through fourteen observing sessions from New Moon to Full Moon. For each evening, the book shows which craters, mountains and other features can be seen, and how to find them. Each photograph shows what the observer actually sees through a telescope, solving the usual difficulties of orientation confronting beginners. Images are shown as they appear through both refracting and reflecting telescopes. Maps printed on the book's front and back flaps show the whole Moon with sites as seen through a refractor, through a Newtonian reflector, or, when turned upside-down, through binoculars. Jean Lacroux has been a columnist for the French astronomy magazine Ciel et Espace for 25 years. He has published four successful amateur astronomy books in French. Christian Legrand is an engineer and amateur astronomer, who has been a passionate lunar observer since the Apollo missions.

Cosmic Time Travel - A Scientific Odyssey (Paperback, New Ed): Barry Parker Cosmic Time Travel - A Scientific Odyssey (Paperback, New Ed)
Barry Parker
R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this text, science writer Barry Parker takes on one of the most fascinating and fantastical aspects of modern quantum theory - time travel. From the stuff of fiction to Einstein's theory of relativity and Hawking's view of the universe, time travel has captured modern man's excitement and been as much talked about as space travel.

Asteroid Rendezvous - NEAR Shoemaker's Adventures at Eros (Hardcover): Jim Bell, Jacqueline Mitton Asteroid Rendezvous - NEAR Shoemaker's Adventures at Eros (Hardcover)
Jim Bell, Jacqueline Mitton
R1,785 Discovery Miles 17 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) was the first dission to orbit and eventually land on an asteroid. A phenomenal success, the mission returned with hundreds of thousands of images, spectra, and other measurements about the large near-Earth asteroid 433 Eros. Some of the scientists and engineers who made NEAR such a success describe the mission here in their own words, from the initial concept studies, through the development phase, launch, cruise operations, the flyby of asteroid Mathilde, the near-catastrophic main engine failure in 1998, the heroic rescue and recovery of the spacecraft, the amazing year-long up-close look at one of Earth's most primitive celestial neighbors, and, finally, the daring attempt to land the spacecraft on Eros at the end of the mission. The book is illustrated throughout with images from the mission and explanatory diagrams. Jim Bell is an Assistant Professor in the Cornell University Astronomy Department whose research focuses on the geology, chemistry, and mineralogy of planets, asteroids, and comets using data obtained from telescopes and spacecraft missions. He is a member of a number of space science teams, including the NASA Mars Pathfinder and NEAR. Author of some 70 first and co-authored journal publications, he is a frequent contributor to popular astronomy magazines and radio shows. The International Astronomical Union recently awarded him the honor of having asteroid 8146 Jimbell named after him. Jacqueline Mitton is the Press Officer and a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of the International Astronomical Union, and a Member of the Division of Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society. She is the author or co-author of 16 astronomy books; her most recent being The Cambridge Dictionary of Astronomy (2001).

Children of the Stars - Our Origin, Evolution and Destiny (Hardcover): Daniel R. Altschuler Children of the Stars - Our Origin, Evolution and Destiny (Hardcover)
Daniel R. Altschuler
R1,720 Discovery Miles 17 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Are we alone in the Universe? What is our place in it? How did we get here? We have long searched for the answers to questions such as these, and scientists are beginning to find some of the answers. In this beautifully illustrated book, Daniel Altschuler provides the reader with the elements to understand the questions and their answers as far as we know them. He explores subjects from physics and astronomy, to geology and paleontology. Along the way he touches on topics such as the search for life on other worlds and the hazards of asteroid impacts. Written in an engaging and readable style, readers will be intrigued by the surprising connections among the stars, our planet, and life itself. Daniel Altschuler is Director of the Arecibo Observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the site of the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.

Friendship 7  The First Flight of John Glenn - The NASA Mission Reports (Paperback): Robert Godwin Friendship 7 The First Flight of John Glenn - The NASA Mission Reports (Paperback)
Robert Godwin
R482 R329 Discovery Miles 3 290 Save R153 (32%) Out of stock

CD-ROM and Book. 20 February 1962 -- after weeks of delays the fledgling National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States of America sent a man into orbit around the Earth. Friendship 7 -- The Nasa Mission Reports takes a look at the first flight of John Glenn through the eyes of the people who made his trip possible. It also includes Glenn's own first-hand recollections of his journey as he reported them in his return. In the days before Press Kits, NASA issued news releases to the media, and so reproduced here in its entirety is the rare official News Release for 21 January 1962. Also included is a transcript of the entire ground-to-spacecraft communications, as well as dozens of diagrams and photographs of the Mercury -- Atlas space vehicle.

Rain Of Iron And Ice - The Very Real Threat Of Comet And Asteroid Bombardment (Paperback, Revised): John Lewis Rain Of Iron And Ice - The Very Real Threat Of Comet And Asteroid Bombardment (Paperback, Revised)
John Lewis
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Rain of Iron and Ice shows us the unmistakable evidence--from spaceprobe flybys of the planets to the scars on our own Earth--of cataclysmic comet and asteroid impacts. By comparing what we know about the earth's geology and paleontology with the ages of the other planets and moons in our solar system, Lewis makes the strongest case yet for sudden, dramatic extinctions and assesses the risks to planet Earth.

NASA/TREK - Popular Science and Sex in America (Paperback, New): Constance Penley NASA/TREK - Popular Science and Sex in America (Paperback, New)
Constance Penley
R605 R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Save R62 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This wry and highly readable investigation of the role of space travel in popular imagination looks at the way NASA has openly borrowed from the TV show Star Trek to reinforce its public standing. It also celebrates the work of a group of the show's fans who rewrite its storylines in porno-romance fanzines. Constance Penley advocates that scientific experimentation be accompanied by social and sexual experimentation, and devoted to exploring inner as well as outer space.

Physically Speaking - A Dictionary of Quotations on Physics and Astronomy (Paperback): C. C. Gaither Physically Speaking - A Dictionary of Quotations on Physics and Astronomy (Paperback)
C. C. Gaither
R2,064 Discovery Miles 20 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Physically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Physics and Astronomy provides the largest published collection of quotations pertaining to physics and astronomy. Some quotes are profound, others are wise, some are witty but none are frivolous. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and you will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from anti-matter to x-rays.
This book can be read for pleasure or used as a handy reference by students, scientific readers, and the more general reader who is interested in who has said what on physics and astronomy.

Unexpected Universe (Paperback): Loren Eiseley Unexpected Universe (Paperback)
Loren Eiseley
R488 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R45 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing from his long experience as a naturalist, the author responds to the unexpected and symbolic aspects of a wide spectrum of phenomena throughout the universe. Scrupulous scholarship and magical prose are brought to bear on such diverse topics as seeds, the hieroglyphs on shells, lost tombs, the goddess Circe, city dumps, and Neanderthal man.

Luna Cognita - A Comprehensive Observer's Handbook of the Known Moon (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Robert A. Garfinkle Luna Cognita - A Comprehensive Observer's Handbook of the Known Moon (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Robert A. Garfinkle
R2,463 Discovery Miles 24 630 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

All three volumes sold as a combined set for a one-time purchase! This comprehensive three-volume set takes you on an incomparable journey of our closest celestial neighbor. Not since the golden age of 19th-century lunar guidebooks has one author managed to cover the Moon in such detail as this all-in-one handbook. Volume 1 begins with a section on the Moon's place in human history, mythology and lore, before gravitating closer to the Moon itself through scientific sections on the Earth-Moon system, lunar motions and cycles. Following these are technical chapters on how to purchase, use and care for lunar observing and photography equipment. Techniques for observing the Moon (both with the naked eye and optical instruments) are detailed as the reader approaches the Moon's surface on this visual tour-de-force. A close-up exploration of the Moon is the result. The "crater-hop" chapters in Volumes 1 and 2 discuss the physical aspects of the Moon's features, offering brief biographical information on the person for whom the feature is named, as well as how each individual was involved in the development of science and selenography from ancient to modern times. Volume 3 contains a plethora of useful appendices that cover a range of topics, from catalogues of lunar features such as nearside lunar domes to a comprehensive list of publishers and observing organizations. Luna Cognita goes far beyond any recent work in both breadth and depth of coverage on the Moon. Written in an accessible, engaging manner for readers of all backgrounds and levels of expertise, this handbook is thus an invaluable resource for anybody who looks up at the glowing sphere in the night sky and wants to learn more about the "Known Moon."

The Sun (Hardcover): Leon Golub, Jay M. Pasachoff The Sun (Hardcover)
Leon Golub, Jay M. Pasachoff
R1,048 Discovery Miles 10 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Essential for life on earth and a major influence on our environment, the Sun is also the most fascinating object in the daytime sky. Every day we feel the effect of its coming and going - literally the difference between day and night. But figuring out what the Sun is, what it's made of, why it glows so brightly, how old it is, how long it will last - all of these take thought and observation. Leon Golub and Jay M. Pasachoff offer an engaging and informative account of what scientists know about the Sun, and the history of these discoveries. Solar astronomers have studied the Sun over the centuries both for its intrinsic interest and in order to use it as a laboratory to reveal the secrets of other stars. The authors discuss the surface of the Sun, including sunspots and their eleven-year cycle, as well as the magnetism that causes them; the Sun's insides, as studied mainly from seismic waves that astronomers record on its surface; the outer layers of the Sun that we see from Earth only at eclipses and from spacecraft; and space weather, the radiation and particles that we on Earth receive from the Sun in flares or other ejections. Golub and Pasachoff also provide instructions on how to observe the Sun safely, and how to attend and to observe solar eclipses. Illustrated with a wide variety of beautiful solar images, this informative book will appeal to both scientists and a more general readership interested in this star at the centre of our solar system. Published in association with the Science Museum, London.

A Space Traveller's Guide To The Solar System (Paperback): Mark Thompson A Space Traveller's Guide To The Solar System (Paperback)
Mark Thompson 1
R268 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R45 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut, travelling through the universe on your very own space mission? What would it be like to tour the Solar System, visiting the Sun and the planets, taking in everything from moons to asteroid belts along the way? What would you see, and how would you feel? What would you eat? How would you navigate and produce fuel? How would you survive? On this epic voyage of discovery, astronomer Mark Thompson takes you on that journey. From how to prepare for take-off and the experience of leaving Earth's atmosphere, to the reality of living in the confines of a spaceship and the strange sensation of weightlessness, this is an adventure like no other. Suit up, strap in and enjoy the ride.

Looking for Life, Searching the Solar System (Hardcover): Paul Clancy, Andre Brack, Gerda Horneck Looking for Life, Searching the Solar System (Hardcover)
Paul Clancy, Andre Brack, Gerda Horneck
R1,575 Discovery Miles 15 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How did life begin on Earth? Is it confined to our planet? Will humans one day be able to travel long distances in space in search of other life forms? Written by three experts in the space arena, Looking for Life, Searching the Solar System aims to answer these and other intriguing questions. Beginning with what we understand of life on Earth, it describes the latest ideas about the chemical basis of life as we know it, and how they are influencing strategies to search for life elsewhere. It considers the ability of life, from microbes to humans, to survive in space, on the surface of other planets, and be transported from one planet to another. It looks at the latest plans for missions to search for life in the Solar System, and how these are being influenced by new technologies, and current thinking about life on Earth. This fascinating and broad-ranging book is for anyone with an interest in the search for life beyond our planet.

How to Use a Computerized Telescope - Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 1 (Paperback): Michael A. Covington How to Use a Computerized Telescope - Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 1 (Paperback)
Michael A. Covington
R1,557 Discovery Miles 15 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How to Use a Computerized Telescope describes how to get a computerized telescope up-and-running, and how to embark on a program of observation. Michael Covington explains in detail how the sky moves, how a telescope tracks it, and how to get the most out of any computerized telescope. Packed full of practical advice and tips for troubleshooting, his book gives detailed instructions for three popular telescopes: the Meade® LX200, Celestron^DCC NexStar 5 and 8, and Meade® Autostar^DTM (ETX and LX90). Michael A. Covington is an associate research scientist at the University of Georgia. He is a computational linguist trained in the computer processing of human language and the computer modeling of human logical reasoning, and a widely recognized expert on the Prolog programming language. He is the author of nine books including Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms, Seventh Edition (Barron's, 2000), Astrophotography for the Amateur (Cambridge, 1999), PROLOG Programming in Depth (Simon & Schuster, 1996), Cambridge Eclipse Photography Guide (1993), and Syntactic Theory in the High Middle Ages (Cambridge, 1985). A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Covington is a Contributing Editor to, and former "Q&A" columnist of, Poptronics magazine.

Celebrating the Universe - The Spirituality and Science of Stargazing (Paperback): James Mullaney Celebrating the Universe - The Spirituality and Science of Stargazing (Paperback)
James Mullaney
R495 R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Save R45 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The very first work of its kind, Celebrating the Universe: The Science & Spirituality of Stargazing is a guide to the wonders of the heavens visible to the unaided eye and in binoculars, with a focus on the 'soul' of the night sky! This travel guide to the stars is written from a metaphysical and spiritual perspective in additional to a scientific one. The unique unifying theme throughout is the personal benefits of communing with celestial wonders firsthand - the joy and heady excitement of participating in the great cosmic drama unfolding nightly overhead. This involves such little-known aspects of stargazing as therapeutic relaxation, celestial meditation, expansion of consciousness, spiritual contact and astral travel. Everything the budding stargazer and celestial pilgrim needs for this cosmic journey is contained within this volume, from how to observe the sky... to what to see - and why! Covered are the Sun, Moon and all of the planets; comets, asteroids, meteors and artificial satellites; variable and exploding stars, colourful double and multiple stars, and glittering star clusters; and eerie glowing nebulae, our majestic Milky Way, and even the remote galaxies. Astronomer and author James Mullaney explores profound concepts such as our heritage as children of the stars (we are made of stardust!) and our cosmic destiny (as citizens of the universe!) - all from an aesthetic viewpoint.

Exploring the Moon - The Apollo Expeditions (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2008): David M. Harland Exploring the Moon - The Apollo Expeditions (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2008)
David M. Harland
R1,065 Discovery Miles 10 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

David Harland opens with a review of the robotic probes, namely the Rangers which returned television before crashing into the Moon, the Surveyors which 'soft landed' in order to investigate the nature of the surface, and the Lunar Orbiters which mapped prospective Apollo landing sites. He then outlines the historic landing by Apollo 11 in terms of what was discovered, and how over the next several missions the program was progressively geared up to enable the final three missions each to spend three days on comprehensive geological investigations. He concludes with a review of the robotic spacecraft that made remote-sensing observations of the Moon. Although aimed at the enthusiast, and can be read as an adventure in exploration, the book develops the scientific theme of lunar geology, and therefore will be of use as background reading for undergraduate students of planetary sciences. In addition, with the prospect of a resumption of human missions, it will help journalists understand what Apollo achieved after the 'flags and footprints' of the Apollo 11 landing in July1969 and will commemorate the fortieth anniversary of that momentous event.

Highlighted as a "Commemorative Edition" on the cover, this second edition will have a new Foreword by one of the original astronauts and a short extra section at the end previewing the prospect of a renewal of human exploration of the Moon. It will include new extra high quality graphics which are only now available and 32 pages of colour illustrations.

Urban Astronomy (Paperback): Denis Berthier Urban Astronomy (Paperback)
Denis Berthier; Translated by Klaus Brasch
R971 Discovery Miles 9 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Denis Berthier has spent thirty years observing the night sky from within a city and his practical guide will enable amateur astronomers to observe and photograph stars, planets and other celestial objects from their own town. It is becoming more and more difficult to find an observing site with clear, dark skies away from light and industrial pollution. However, by choosing the right targets to observe, with patience and simple equipment, amateur astronomers can still find observing from towns and cities to be a rewarding hobby. Denis Berthier is the French journalist who has been passionate about astronomy for the last thirty years. He has been Laureate of the French Association for Astronomy and has published numerous papers on astronomical photography and instrument construction.

Visions of the Cosmos (Hardcover, New): Carolyn Collins Petersen, John C. Brandt Visions of the Cosmos (Hardcover, New)
Carolyn Collins Petersen, John C. Brandt
R1,745 Discovery Miles 17 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This spectacularly illustrated book is a comprehensive exploration of astronomy through the eyes of the world's observatories and spacecraft missions. Featuring the latest and most stunning images, it provides a magnificent picture of the beauty of the cosmos. The accompanying text is an accessible guide to the science behind the wonders and includes clear explanations of all the major themes in astronomy. An essential guide to understanding and appreciating the Universe, Visions of the Cosmos builds on the success of the authors' previous book, Hubble Vision, which became an international best-seller and won world-wide acclaim. Carolyn Collins Petersen is a science journalist and creator of educational materials for astronomy. She is the former Editor of Books & Products at Sky Publishing Corporation, and served as Editor of SkyWatch and Associate Editor of Sky & Telescope magazines. Petersen is the lead author of the book Hubble Vision, first published in 1995 by Cambridge University Press, and co-written with Dr. John C. Brandt. She is also co-editor (with J. Kelly Beatty and Andrew Chaikin) of The New Solar System, fourth edition, co-published by Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press. John C. Brandt has held positions as a research scientist, teacher, and administrator, and is currently an adjunct professor of physics and astronomy at the University of New Mexico. He served for 20 years as Chief of a major NASA scientific laboratory and was the Principal Inverstigator for the Goddard High Resolution Spectograph on the Hubble Space Telescope. John received the NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement in 1978 and 1992, and has had a minor planet formally named after him (3503 Brandt) for his fundamental contributions to understanding of solar system astrophysics.

Seeing in the Dark - How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe (Paperback, 1st Simon & Schuster... Seeing in the Dark - How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe (Paperback, 1st Simon & Schuster paperback ed)
Timothy Ferris
R634 R574 Discovery Miles 5 740 Save R60 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Seeing in the Dark, a poetic love letter to science and to the skies, Timothy Ferris invites us all to become stargazers. He recounts his own experiences as an enthralled lifelong amateur astronomer and reports from around the globe -- from England and Italy to the Florida Keys and the Chilean Andes -- on the revolution that's putting millions in touch with the night sky. In addition, Ferris offers an authoritative and engaging report on what's out there to be seen -- what Saturn, the Ring nebula, the Silver Coin galaxy, and the Virgo supercluster really are and how to find them. The appendix includes star charts, observing lists, and a guide on how to get involved in astronomy.

Ferris takes us inside a major revolution sweeping astronomy, as lone amateur astronomers, in global networks linked by the Internet, make important discoveries that are the envy of the professionals. His ability to describe the wonders of the universe is simply magical, and his enthusiasm for his subject is irresistible.

Night Has A Thousand Eyes (Paperback, Revised): Arthur Upgren Night Has A Thousand Eyes (Paperback, Revised)
Arthur Upgren
R718 Discovery Miles 7 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Do you sometimes wonder why the sky at dusk is filled with color, or how the moon controls the tides? Why do stars twinkle and planets don't? Filled with science and lore, with references to myths, legends, and "high" and popular culture, this "naked-eye" guide (no telescope required) demystifies the celestial in accessible, instructive, and entertaining prose.Upgren tells us why werewolves only come out at night and how to find Betelgeuse. He discusses twilight, the seasons and their causes, our solar system, light and darkness, weather, stars and latitude, the moon, light pollution, and the planets. "Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is the perfect resource for amateur astronomers and meteorologists of all ages who pause to enjoy sunsets and identify constellations on a starry night.

Ripples On A Cosmic Sea (Paperback): David Blair, Geoff Mcnamara Ripples On A Cosmic Sea (Paperback)
David Blair, Geoff Mcnamara
R497 R448 Discovery Miles 4 480 Save R49 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most people live and work entirely oblivious to the fact that a myriad of ghostly ripples are passing through them all the time. Generated in the depths of space by colliding stars and black holes, exploding supernovas and quasars, these so-called gravitational waves are literally ripples in the fabric of space itself. Sweeping across the cosmos at the speed of light, they encode vital clues about the exotic systems that produced them. Predicted by Einstein over eighty years ago, but never detected in the laboratory, gravitational waves have proven elusive to scientists. In the first book for a general reader on these amazing waves, Blair and McNamara weave a thrilling tale about the race to build the first gravitational wave antenna--a challenge that has prompted physicists and astronomers to devise some of the most breathtaking technology the world has ever seen. What these scientists find will allow us to listen to the explosion of stars, the creation of black holes, even the sound of the Big Bang itself, and will undoubtedly chart a new course for astronomy in the coming millennium.

A Journey through the Universe - Gresham Lectures on Astronomy (Hardcover): Ian Morison A Journey through the Universe - Gresham Lectures on Astronomy (Hardcover)
Ian Morison
R1,129 Discovery Miles 11 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Providing an in-depth understanding both for general readers and astronomy enthusiasts, this highly comprehensive book provides an up-to-date survey of our knowledge of the Universe beyond Earth. The book explores our Solar System, its planets and other bodies; examines the Sun and how it and other stars evolve through their lifetimes; discusses the search for planets beyond our Solar System and how we might detect life on them; and highlights interesting objects found within our galaxy, the Milky Way. It also looks at our current understanding of the origin and evolution of the Universe, as well as many other intriguing topics, such as time, black holes and Einstein's theories, dark matter, dark energy and the Cosmic Microwave Background. The book is uniquely supported by video lectures given by the author, available online. It also includes the very latest astronomical observations, such as those made by the Planck and Kepler spacecraft.

Gravita, stringhe e particelle - Una escursione nell'ignoto (Italian, Paperback, 2014 ed.): Maurizio Gasperini Gravita, stringhe e particelle - Una escursione nell'ignoto (Italian, Paperback, 2014 ed.)
Maurizio Gasperini
R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

E' un libro che parla di fisica rivolgendosi a lettori che non hanno necessariamente una preparazione specifica in questo campo, ma sono comunque interessati a scoprire la novita, l'originalita e le possibili strane implicazioni di alcune sorprendenti idee utilizzate dalla fisica teorica moderna. Si puo classificare come libro di divulgazione scientifica, ma di stampo piuttosto non convenzionale perche si focalizza non solo cio che e gia noto ma anche - e soprattutto - su cio che ancora e ignoto. Molte parti di questo libro sono infatti dedicate all'introduzione e all'illustrazione di modelli e risultati teorici che sono potenzialmente di importanza cruciale per una comprensione piu profonda della Natura, ma che sono ancora in attesa di una definitiva conferma (o smentita) sperimentale. Da questo punto di vista il libro potrebbe avere interesse anche per i fisici di professione, specializzati o no nel campo della fisica teorica e delle interazioni fondamentali. La focalizzazione sui tre temi elencati nel titolo (gravita, stringhe e particelle) e principalmente motivata dal fatto che solo uno studio congiunto e approfondito di questi tre temi sembra in grado di fornirci la chiave di quello che probabilmente rappresenta uno dei piu grandi ed affascinanti misteri della scienza attuale: oltre al tempo e alle tre dimensioni dello spazio, esistono altre dimensioni nel nostro Universo? In caso affermativo, quante sono?"

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