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Author : Martin Harwit
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108722049
The search -- Discoveries -- Observation -- Detection, recognition, and classification of cosmic phenomena -- The fringes of legitimacy : the need for enlightened planning.
Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781615925667
For many millennia the starry night sky has been a source of wonder and awe to men and women who have tried to unravel the mystery of the billion distant lights that fill the heavens after dark. The story of the great discoverers who succeeded in explaining part of the mystery is told here with the joy and infectious enthusiasm that only a fellow discoverer can convey. David Levy, codiscoverer of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, with his wife, Wendee Wallach-Levy, evokes that marvelous moment of Eureka! as he masterfully relates each story. He gives the reader a glimpse of the enthralling adventure of cosmic discovery through stories of the most famous and brilliant astronomers. Beyond their personal accomplishments, these scientists expanded all of humanity's understanding of the universe and our place within it.For example, Galileo's breathtaking discovery of the moons of Jupiter, new worlds that refused to orbit the sun, challenged the whole doctrine of the earth being the center of the universe. With the start of the 20th century, Shapley pushed back the envelope that had been opened by Galileo by proving that the center of our galaxy is very far beyond our own sun. And Hubble showed that even our galaxy is but a tiny part of a universe that is rapidly expanding. In describing these milestones of science, Levy reveals his own spirited conversations with such luminaries of the imagination as the discoverer of the planet Pluto, Clyde Tombaugh, and one of the world's greatest science fiction writers, Sir Arthur C. Clarke.Through Levy's unique perspective on cosmic discovery, he is able to connect his own personal life story with that of astronomers of the past and by extension with the history of the whole universe. As the codiscoverer of the spectacular comet that crashed into Jupiter, Levy formulated a whole new range of exciting questions about the universe: Do comets serve to transport the elements of life from one planet to the next? What is the evidence that a large comet once hit the earth? Will the earth someday be in danger of colliding with another such comet and will we have the technology to stop it?This fascinating book will excite any of us who have stared at the night sky in awe and amazement.David Levy and Wendee Wallach-Levy (Vail, AZ) are continuing their ongoing search for new comets. David Levy is the president of the Jarnac Observatory, science editor for PARADE magazine, a contributing editor to Sky and Telescope and Sky News magazines, and the author of Starry Nights, The Quest for Comets, and Impact Jupiter, among other books.
Author : Marcia Bartusiak
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307513236
An unparalleled history of astronomy presented in the words of the scientists who made the discoveries. Here are the writings of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Halley, Hubble, and Einstein, as well as that of dozens of others who have significantly contributed to our picture of the universe. From Aristotle's proof that the Earth is round to the 1998 paper that posited an accelerating universe, this book contains 100 entries spanning the history of astronomy. Award-winning science writer Marcia Bartusiak provides enormously entertaining introductions, putting the material in context and explaining its place in the literature. Archives of the Universe is essential reading for professional astronomers, science history buffs, and backyard stargazers alike.
Author : Martin Harwit
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : UVA:X000835800
..".Sir Fred Hoyle describes Cosmic Discovery as 'A remarkable book. A unique book.' So it is. "
Author : Laird A. Thompson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108491136
The definitive story of the discovery of cosmic voids from a key protagonist in the development of the discipline.
Author : David H. Levy,Wendee Wallach-Levy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015053116714
This popular treatment of astronomical discovery is co-authored with his wife by David Levy, one of the discoverers of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, in 1993, and, a year later, the comet's subsequent impact with Jupiter (the collision with Jupiter revealed that comets carry and deposit the building blocks of life). Proceeding in chronological order from Tycho Brahe's discovery (1572) to Arthur C. Clarke's imaginative adventure in 2001, the Levys' discoverers include Galileo, Huygens, Edmond Halley, Charles Messier, Edwin Hubble, and Jean Mueller. The reader learns, for example, how Tycho Brahe's swordfight cost him his nose before he went on to lay the foundation for a heliocentric universe. And how Galileo's teenage nap in a cool cave on a hot day in toxic air (or, alternately, a nap in a cold bedroom), led to the chronic arthritis that shadowed him to the grave. A truly down-to-earth biography of astronomy's stellar contributors. c. Book News Inc.
Author : Yurij Baryshev,Pekka Teerikorpi
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : 9810248725
In a simple manner, explains the frontiers of astronomy, how fractals appear in cosmic physics, offers a personal view of the history of the idea of self-similarity and of cosmological principles and presents the debate which illustrates how new concepts and deeper observations reveal unexpected aspects of Nature.
Author : Rajendra Kumar `rajiv'
Publisher : Pustak Mahal
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8122305385
Here is a book that will carry you on the great voyageof discoveries, a la\' adventure of ideas. Learn all about the inner world of science and scientific minds and how the great ideas, which have completely changed the world, evolved and were applied into practice. These are the kind ofinformation that you must have as a modern educated person. And it is very easy to understand, even if you do not have a scientific background. Every age has some representative element or a particular technology that controls its pace of development. This age is no exception in that spectacular advancement in information technology sets the mood of this period. And of course, electronics and computer play the pivotal role in this respect.So every modern individual must have some knowledge and understanding of science. This book has written with this aim and purpose. It is one of the most authoritative guide on the subject which has great stock of information on all aspects of great scientific discoveries. Written in a lucid and easy- to-understand language this can prove immensely helpful reference book for students and laypersons alike. It is a very good companion for your leisure hours. Hundreds of questions on a variety of related topics have been answered in simple manner. You\'ll never have a dull moment with this extraordinary compendium of fascinating facts, interesting information, and tantalizing trivia about scientific discoveries.If you are one that marvels at the remarkable world around us and mysteriouswheeling-dealing of nature, and if your sense of curiosity and wonder is stillin tact, then you are sure to enjoy going through the pages of this mind-bending eye-opener. Filled with fascinating facts about the topics ranging from the discovery of zero and numerals to as Origin of man, discoveries of different planets at different time, this book virtually opens a pandora box of valuable information.
Author : Giles Sparrow
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780873398
This stunning collection of images and essays surveys the key breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the universe around us - from the discovery of the solar system, to Supermassive black holes and the remote depths of the cosmos. Beginning with the theories put forward for the origin of our universe - the Big Bang and its rivals - and ending with what the eventual fate of our cosmos might be, this overview of 100 landmark discoveries tells the story of how we have endeavoured to understand the place of our own planet in the wider universe.
Author : Will Gater
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441905130
In the last thirty years humans have probed the Universe, explored the Solar System and visited with spacecraft some of the most incredible places humans have ever laid eyes upon. We have expanded our knowledge slowly and surely, but still now only see a glimpse of the bigger picture. The Cosmic Keyhole explores the big discoveries of recent years and asks what’s next? How prolific is life in the Universe? How far back to the Big Bang can we probe? And what hidden treasures still await us in the hidden corners of our Solar System?
Author : Alan Lightman
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307369864
An extraordinarily accessible, illuminating chronicle of the great moments of scientific discovery in the 20th century, and an exploration into the minds of the remarkable men and women behind them. We know and read the literary masterpieces; how many of us have had the opportunity not only to read but understand the masterpieces of science that describe the very moment of discovery? The last century has seen an explosion of creativity and insight that led to breakthroughs in every field of science: from the theory of relativity to the first quantum model of the atom to the mapping of the structure of DNA, these discoveries profoundly changed how we understand the world and our place in it. Alan Lightman tells the stories of two dozen breakthroughs made by such brilliant scientists as Einstein, Bohr, McClintock and Pauling, among others, drawing on his unique background as a scientist and novelist to reveal the process of scientific discovery at its greatest. He outlines the intellectual and emotional landscape of each discovery, portrays the personalities and human drama of the scientists involved, and explains the significance and impact of the work. Finally, he gives an unprecedented and exhilarating guided tour through each of the original papers.
Author : Tom Yulsman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420033724
With stunning regularity, the search for our cosmic roots has been yielding remarkable new discoveries about the universe and our place in it. In his compelling book, Origins: The Quest for Our Cosmic Roots, veteran science journalist Tom Yulsman chronicles the latest discoveries and describes in clear and engaging terms what they mean. From the interior of protons to the outer reaches of the universe, and from the control room of one of the world's most powerful particle accelerators to an observatory atop the tallest mountain in the Pacific basin, Yulsman takes readers on a fantastic voyage at the cutting edge of science. How could the universe have sprouted from absolute nothingness? What is the origin of galaxies? How do stars and planets form? And despite what now seem to be incredible odds, how did Earth come to be a rich oasis of biodiversity-one that has given rise to a species intelligent enough to ask these questions? In laying out the answers, Origins addresses some of the most profound issues humans have ever confronted.
Author : James Carter
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300695004
Author : Paul Davies
Publisher : Templeton Foundation Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-04-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781932031669
Melding a variety of ideas and disciplines from biology, fundamental physics, computer science, mathematics, genetics, and neurology, Davies presents his provocative theory on the source of the universe's creative potency. He explores the new paradigm (replacing the centuries-old Newtonian view of the universe) that recognizes the collective and holistic properties of physical systems and the power of self-organization. He casts the laws in physics in the role of a "blueprint," embodying a grand cosmic scheme that progressively unfolds as the universe develops.
Author : Govert Schilling
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441978110
Offers a unique combination of informative text, magnificent illustrations and stylish design Examines the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescope Features spectacular photographs, taken with the largest telescopes on Earth and in space, that portray distant corners of the universe Author Govert Schilling is a renowned astronomy journalist and science communicator In his Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries, astronomy journalist Govert Schilling tells the story of 400 years of telescopic astronomy. He looks at the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescope. Doing what Schilling does best, he takes the reader on an adventure through both space and time. Photographs and amazing pictures line the pages of this book, offering the reader an escape from this world and an invitation to a world far beyond what the unaided human eye can detect.