
In the last forty years scientists have made stunning discoveries about the Milky Way Galaxy, home of the Earth, Sun, and countless other stars. In the first popular account of these discoveries, Ken Croswell describes current thinking on the Milky Way and reveals how knowledge of the Galaxy can give us insight into the origins of the universe as a whole. He introduces us to the astronomers who have contributed to our understanding of the Galaxy, and explains new research showing that there may be a black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, with a million times more mass than the Sun, and that the oldest stars preserve the elements created in the big bang, thereby serving as `fossils' of the universe's earliest days. This book is intended for students and scientists working in the field of Astronomy. Anyone interested in the origins of the universe.
This work investigates the evolution, structure, and composition of the Milky Way Galaxy to determine how its specific characteristics provide insight into the broader origins of the universe. Ken Croswell, an astronomer and science writer, synthesizes four decades of observational data and theoretical research to construct a comprehensive narrative of galactic development. He utilizes the life cycles of stars and the presence of galactic phenomena to argue that the Milky Way serves as a primary laboratory for understanding cosmic history.
What You Will Find
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Experts and readers recognize this text as a clear, accessible synthesis of complex astrophysical concepts for a general audience. It is frequently cited for its ability to bridge the gap between specialized research and public interest in galactic science.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
1995-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Pr
ISBN-10:
0192861921
ISBN-13:
9780192861924
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