In this volume the panorama of the Universe unfolds, as writer Michael Rowan-Robinson introduces the full range of theories, insights, historical events, and myths associated with the Universe. Rowan-Robinson reveals the violent history of the solar system; the birth, evolution, and spectacular death of stars; the astral sources of the elements that make up our own bodies; mysterious quasars and giant radio galaxies; and the engima of the Big Bang - the very origin of existence. "Our Universe" combines, over 350 images from ground-based and satellite telescopes, and dozens of literary quotations, historical anecdotes, and classic paintings with astronomical themes.
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Taking 20 astronomical subjects as his starting points, British astronomer Rowan-Robinson opens up the uni verse to the general reader, transmitt ting his contagious passion for the sub ject. Illustrations.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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