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Sutter, Paul M., 1982-
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Cosmology.
Astronomy.
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Sutter, Paul M., 1982-
Cosmology.
Astronomy.
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Your
place
in the
Universe
:
understanding
our
big
,
messy
existence
/ Paul M. Sutter.
by
Sutter, Paul M., 1982-
Prometheus Books, 2018.
Call #:
523.1 S967y
Subjects
Cosmology.
Astronomy.
ISBN:
9781633884724 (hc.)
Description:
272 p. : col. ill.; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"How is a galaxy billions of lightyears away connected to us? Is
our
home nothing more than a tiny speck of blue in an ocean of night? In this exciting tour of a
universe
far larger than we can imagine, cosmologist Paul M. Sutter emphasizes how amazing it is that we are part of such a huge, complex, and mysterious
place
. Through metaphors and uncomplicated language, Sutter breathes life into the science of astrophysics, unveiling how particles, forces, and fields interplay to create the greatest of cosmic dramas. Touched with the author's characteristic breezy, conversational style -- which has made him a breakout hit on venues such as The Weather Channel, the Science Channel, and his own popular Ask a Spaceman! podcast -- he conveys the fun and wonder of delving deeply into the physical processes of the natural
universe
. He weaves together the past and future histories of
our
universe
with grounded descriptions of essential modern-day physics as well as speculations based on the latest research in cosmology. Topics include
our
place
in the Milky Way galaxy; the cosmic web -- a vast web-like pattern in which galaxies are arranged; the origins of
our
universe
in the
big
bang; the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy; how science has dramatically changed
our
relationship to the cosmos; conjectures about the future of reality as we know it; and more. For anyone who has ever stared at the starry night sky and wondered how we humans on Earth fit into the
big
picture, this book is an essential road map."--Jacket.
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