dark matter (astronomy)

"Scientists believe that the universe is mostly made up of dark matter, a mysterious substance that is different from the ordinary matter people can touch, smell, see, and interact with. Dark matter cannot be directly observed, but it can be studied by examining its effect on ordinary matter. Simplified explanations of complex scientific concepts and . . . images will help students understand how physicists employ Kepler's laws of planetary motion, gravitational lensing, particle colliders, and other theories and tools to learn about dark matter"--Provided by publisher.

What is a black hole? What is dark matter and what is it made of? How do scientists discover black holes and dark matter if they can't be seen? What do scientists know about these mysterious parts of the universe and what do they still hope to find out? Budding astronomers will learn the answers to these questions and more.

"An examination of the science behind the physical concepts of mass and matter, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by publisher.

"Weaving together the cosmos' history and our own in an expanding intellectual adventure story, 'Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs' takes us from the mysteries of dark matter and our cosmic environment to the conditions for life on Earth"--Dust jacket.

"New Frontiers in Astronomy describes critical discoveries that shape the way we look at our universe, such as the Big Bang Theory and the acceleration of the universe. These discoveries paved the way for more recent leaps in the field of astronomy, namely the existence of dark matter. These discoveries also demonstrate the way teams of scientists work simultaneously to prove theories and draw important conclusions"--Amazon.com.

A renowned particle physicist draws on original research into dark matter to illuminate the surprising connections between deep space and life on Earth.

This volume examines the historical developments in the field of cosmology, the evidence supporting the Big Bang theory, and the future implications of dark matter and an expanding universe.

Explains dark matter, covering missing matter, the search for it, problems with it, and other related topics.

Describes how contemporary scientists have used Einstein's theory of general relativity to use space itself as a telescope. Explains how this tool furthers the search for dark matter and dark energy.