universe

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universe

Big bang

1997
Explores the big bang theory of how the universe may have begun.

Powers of ten

a book about the relative size of things in the universe and the effect of adding another zero
1982
Pictures and text illustrate relationships of size among objects in the universe.

Aliens and extraterrestrials

are we alone?
1995
Discusses the possiblity of life on other planets and explains how scientists are exploring this possibility.

How mathematical models, computer simulations, and exploration can be used to study the universe

an anthology of current thought
2006
Contains a collection of essays that provide various explanations and theories on how the universe can be understood through mathematics, computer simulations, and exploration.

Hubble

a new window to the universe
1996
Describes the steps taken to deploy the Hubble Space Telescope, and uses text and illustrations to describe the information gained so far, including the discovery of the second known supermassive black hole, and the first direct observation of a "core collapse" in a globular cluster.

Atlas of the universe

2008
A guide to the universe, and features full-color illustrations and information regarding the solar system, the universe, stargazing, and exploring space; and also discusses meteors, comets, black holes, and other related topics.

Me and my place in space

1999
A child describes how the earth, sun, and planets are part of our solar system, which is just one small part of the universe.

The birth of our universe

1995
Examines the origins of the Universe. Includes information on astronomers' discoveries, the Big Bang, quasars, and supernovas.

Space

2002
Describes increasingly smaller parts of the universe from nebula to star to Earth to rock to atom.

Me and my place in space

1998
A child describes how the earth, sun, and planets are part of our solar system, which is just one small part of the universe.

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