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Book SynopsisHe describes techniques that astronomers use to explore the remote recesses of the cosmos in their quest to understand its composition, evolution, and ultimate fate.
Trade ReviewA lucid essay on the cosmos-past, present and future-accompanied by clear diagrams, computer graphics and luminous telescopic photos... conveys the excitement of scientists tackling the largest problem yet uncovered. Wall Street Journal 2007 Full of lavish illustrations in beautiful colour-though not of course of dark matter and dark energy-it is a first-class overview for the non-specialist, with enough meaty detail for scientists too. New Scientist 2007 For the general reader and armchair astronomer alike, Nicolson's fascinating account shows how our ideas about the nature and the content of the universe have developed. Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin 2007 Not just for college-level science collections strong in astronomy, but for the general-interest lending library catering to non-scientist readers. Midwest Book Review 2007 I particularly enjoyed how Nicolson explores topics that take a back seat in the mainstream media. -- Monica Bobra Sky and Telescope 2007 Beautifully illustrated... a valuable contribution to popular scientific literature. Choice 2007
Table of Contents1. Anatomy of the Cosmos
2. Big Bang and Cosmic Destiny
3. More than Meets the Eye
4. The Rise and Fall of MACHOs
5. It's Matter: But Not as we Know it
6. The Challenge of MOND: Does Dark Matter Exist at All?
7. The WIMP Hunters
8. Matter is not Enough
9. Runaway Universe: Exploding Stars Point to Accelerating Expansion
10. Einstein's Greatest Blunder
11. Dark Energy – the Prime Mover
12. Testing the New Cosmology
Epilogue: A Good Time to be Here
Endnotes
Index
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