supernovae

Examines the birth and death of the extremely bright exploding stars known as supernovae and their effects on history and science.

An illustrated tour through the solar system, galaxy, and universe, focusing on the phenomena known as black holes.

Scientists identify three "Big Bangs" crucial to the creation of the universe, beginning with the dinosaur-killing collision of Earth and a comet, to a massive thermo-nuclear star explosion and finally the original Bang believed to have started it all.

Color photographs and text provide information about how stars are formed, look at star sizes, describe the characteristics of supernovas and black holes that form when stars explode, and discuss how astronomers learn about space.

Describes the formation and eventual demise of stars, and explains why they have fascinated civilizations for centuries.

Contains an illustrated discussion of space phenomena such as supernovae, black holes, and dark energy, which scientists such as Dr. Alex Fillippenka and his High-Z Supernova Search Team believe is pushing the universe apart at an accerating rate. 'Includes glossary.