Boundaries of the Universe
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Author Description
The Boundaries Of Space Exploration Are Being Pushed Back Constantly, But The Realm Of The Partially Understood And The Totally Unknown Is As Great As Ever. Among Other Things This Book Deals With Astronomical Instruments And Their Application, Recent Discoveries In The Solar System, Stellar Evolution, The Exploding Starts, The Galaxies, Quasars, Pulsars, The Possibilities Of Extraterrestrial Life And Relativity. Chapter 1 Astronomical Instruments And Their Applications -- Chapter 2 The Lunar Landscape -- Chapter 3 Recent Discoveries In The Solar System -- Chapter 4 Stellar Evolution -- Chapter 5 Exploding Stars -- Chapter 6 Distance In Astronomy -- Chapter 7 Beyond The Visible -- Chapter 8 Listening To The Universe -- Chapter 9 Molecules In Interstellar Space -- Chapter 10 The Galaxies -- Chapter 11 The Seyfert Galaxies -- Chapter 12 Quasars -- Chapter 13 Pulsars -- Chapter 14 Extraterrestrial Life -- Chapter 15 Big Bang Or Steady State? -- Chapter 16 Relativity. By John S. Glasby. First Published In 1971 By Allen And Unwin.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the fundamental physical boundaries of the known universe and the scientific methodologies used to observe phenomena beyond human reach. John S. Glasby, an experienced astronomer, synthesizes mid-20th-century astronomical data to provide a comprehensive overview of celestial mechanics and stellar evolution. The text serves as a structured examination of how observational tools and theoretical physics allow humanity to map the cosmos, from the lunar surface to the furthest reaches of extragalactic space.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of astronomical instrumentation and its practical application in data collection.
- Examination of stellar life cycles, including the mechanics of exploding stars and the formation of pulsars.
- Discussion of cosmological theories regarding the origin of the universe, specifically the Big Bang versus Steady State models.
- Exploration of the potential for extraterrestrial life and the implications of relativity on our understanding of distance and time.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a representative survey of astronomical knowledge as it stood in the early 1970s. Readers frequently note the accessible yet technical nature of the prose, which balances historical context with the scientific inquiries of the era.
Page Count:
316
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203706420
ISBN-13:
9780203706428
Science
Cosmology
Astronomy
Astrophysics
