expanding universe

Tells the life story of Georges Lema?tre, the twentieth-century Belgian priest who became the father of modern cosmology, and chronicles the history of the study of the universe's expansion.

"Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated biography of twentieth-century American astronomer Edwin Hubble who determined that there are other galaxies in the Universe beyond the Milky Way.

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

Simplified explanations and dynamic images of complex scientific concepts such as dark energy, dark matter, and the cosmic microwave background.

This book will help students understand the observational evidence supporting the Big Bang theory and speculate on the ultimate fate of the universe it implies.

"Travel back in time to the Big Bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find out how scientists are searching for alien life. Discover the strangest sights of the universe, from quirky quasars to clouds that smell like raspberries"--Provided by publisher.

"The genesis of our universe has captured the imagination of astronomers throughout history. The development of the big bang theory is a story of heated debates, a race to discovery, and persistent scientists who refused to give up. The Big Bang Theory includes biographies of Arno Penzias, Robert Wilson, Ralph Alpher, and more. The book presents proven scientific facts about our universe alongside questions that todays astrophysicists work tirelessly to answer."--Amazon.

An introduction to cosmology and the big bang theory.