Astronomy in Minutes

200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant

Giles Sparrow

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English

Headline
12 May 2015

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular astronomy & space

Series: In Minutes

What happens when a star dies? How many asteroids are in our solar system? Can galaxies collide? What is dark energy? Astronomy in Minutes answers all these questions and more as it condenses 200 key concepts into easily digestible essays.

From Trojan asteroids to stellar black holes, and from superclusters to cosmic microwave background, this book will take you on an essential tour around the universe. Beginning with the specks and constellations that we see in the night sky, and then zooming in on the objects and 'matter' beyond the naked eye, Astronomy in Minutes draws on established theories and recent research. Each essay is accompanied by an image or a clear diagram to help unravel complex ideas.

Beginning with the constellations and finishing with the latest cosmological theories, this is the perfect reference guide to this fascinating subject.

By: Giles Sparrow
Imprint: Headline
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 128mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 355g
ISBN: 9781848667235
ISBN 10: 184866723X
Series: In Minutes
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 12 May 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Giles-Sparrow/151083374962959

Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and Science Communication at Imperial College, before embarking on a career in publishing. He has acted as author, consultant and contributor on numerous bestselling astronomy and popular science books for Quercus, including Cosmos, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe.