Bibliograph

The universe--a cosmic tour

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The universe--a cosmic tour

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The universe--a cosmic tour

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

460933920

Series statement

Explore the universe

Summary

"An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What is the universe? -- What is the shape and size of the universe? -- Focus on : the secrets of light -- How do astronomers use redshift to determine distance? -- Where did the universe come from? -- How old is the universe? -- Focus on : the origin of everything -- What is the cosmic background radiation? -- What is matter? -- What is antimatter? -- What is energy? -- Focus on : big bang on Earth -- What are magnetic fields? -- What are galaxies? -- What are clusters and superclusters? -- What are filaments, walls, and voids? -- Focus on : mysterious blobs in a baby universe -- What role does the force of gravity play in the universe? -- Focus on : gravity-curves in space time -- What is dark matter? -- What is dark energy? -- What is a constellation? -- What is the celestial sphere? -- How do astronomers map the universe? -- Focus on : the universe in 3-D -- How fast is the universe expanding? -- What is the fate of the universe?

Target audience

juvenile

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Contributor