cosmology

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cosmology

Space encyclopedia

a tour of our solar system and beyond
Text and photographs look at the solar system, the stars and beyond.
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The universe

Transports viewers to places we didn't know existed a year ago. From death stars to ringed planets, star clusters to space wars, The Universe uses new discoveries and more advanced CGI to help explain the mysteries of space.

Origins

fourteen billion years of cosmic evolution
Explores how the universe and our planet began amid chaos and eventually gave birth to the first stirrings of life.

From Ptolemy's spheres to dark energy

discovering the universe
Traces the history of modern astronomy and examines some of its important concepts.
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Bang!

the complete history of the universe
Text and photographs provide a straight forward account of the creation of the universe as explained by the Big Bang theory.
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El universo

An illustrated introduction to the universe that discusses stars, the sun, planets, space exploration, and more.
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The universe

Describes and presents images of the components of the expanding universe, including planets, stars, black holes, and quasars.
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The universe: explore the edges of the unknown

2007
Uses computer-generated imagery to bring information gained from robotic probes and manned missions in space to life, illustrating black holes, comets, the births and deaths of solar systems and galaxies, and other aspects.

The universe

think big!
Simple text and illustrations explain the Big Bang theory of the formation of the universe.
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Dawn of time

creation myths around the world
Collection of seven creation myths from around the world describe ancient civilizations interpretation of the origin of the Earth and all living things.
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