cosmology

Presents an illustrated overview of the universe, including information on the solar system, constellations, a night-sky atlas, a short history of astronomy, the tools used to observe outer space and the stars, and more.

Photographs and diagrams explain the theories and origins of the universe, covering topics including the history of the Big Bang, the planets and their orbits, novas and supernovas, and more.

Draws from the fields of cosmology, astronomy, geology, biochemistry, and biology to provide an account of how life evolved on Earth, from the particles that led to the Big Bang to the discovery of possible bacteria in Martian meteorites; and argues that life is likely to exist elsewhere in the universe.

Describes the Big Bang scientific theory of creation of the universe.

Examines the forces at work in the universe from classical Newtonian physics to the implications of relativity, theories on the cosmos, and the end of the universe.

The world's foremost astronomers, science fiction authors, space artists, and photographers take an extraordinary look at the universe.

Ranks and describes ten of the coolest wonders of the universe, including shooting stars, the Milky Way, supernovas, and black holes.

Discusses the origins and characteristics of our universe, focusing on the nature of stars.

Explores differing views on such space-related topics as the origin of the universe, the beginnings of life on Earth, and the nature of black holes.

Provides an introduction to today's scientific ideas about the cosmos and reviews past theories. Also covers black holes, quarks, antimatter, and other mysteries of physics.