astrophysics

Chronicles the century of discovery and physics that attempts to refine Einstein's general theory of relativity. In 1919, astronomers made a discovery that confirmed Einstein's theory that gravity bends light, and in the generations that followed, scientists have studied gravity's effects in greater detail, which led them to determine that the universe is expanding and provided the first clues into dark energy and dark matter. Today, a globe-spanning array of radio dishes, The Event Horizon Telescope, studies the massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way to test further Einstein's revolutionary theories.

Discusses the life and discoveries of astronomer Johannes Kepler.

"British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington photographed the 1919 solar eclipse to prove Einstein's theory of general relativity by demonstrating that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light"--Provided by publisher.

"From a star theoretical physicist, a journey into the world of particle physics and the cosmos--and a call for a more just practice of science"--Amazon.

Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns-like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, and the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs. Oliver finally feels like he's starting to figure things out . . . but can he stay out of the principal's office, or catch a break from his annoying sister?.

On the edge of burnout, Vern decides to return to his family in the Sunshine State to start over. Starting a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar--a local science facility with a shady motive--he shrugs on his uniform, grabs a mop and bucket, and trudges off to clean up... Black holes? Space-time anomalies? Galactic ooze? Things aren't entirely what they seem at Quasar, and when Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he's presented with the greatest question of all: what is the point?.

"British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington photographed the 1919 solar eclipse to prove Einstein's theory of general relativity by demonstrating that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light"--Provided by publisher.

A scientist shows how meteorites have helped build our planet and influenced humanity since the start of civilization.

"This moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light"--.

Shows young readers how the universe came into being.