Heavenly Errors - Misconceptions about the Real Nature of the Universe
Does the weather get warmer in summer because the Earth moves closer to the sun? Many people believe in such Heavenly Errors, where common sense leads to the kind of misconception Neil Comins sets straight. Comins is particularly eager to stamp out errors about astronomy, his field, and in his book he explores--and corrects--over 1,500 "commonly held" astronomical beliefs. Along the way he investigates the nature of misconceptions, how and why we acquire them, and how to guard against them.
Lectures on Cosmology: Accelerated Expansion of the Univers
The lectures that four authors present in this volume investigate core topics related to the accelerated expansion of the Universe. The first lecture covers the inflationary period in the very early Universe. The second lecture revolves around the accelerated expansion of the late Universe at redshifts z < 1 due to the enigmatic dark energy that is commonly interpreted as a cosmological constant.
You find yourself in a fractured universe. Chaos has won the battle over order. The connections between people, events and ideas throughout history have broken apart. Science guru James Burke challenges you to re-establish these links and restore order to the universe. Engage in the first reality-based puzzle/adventure game that uses your knowledge of science, invention and history to get you through. Lose yourself in a mind-twisting world that you cannot leave without finding the answers!
Star Trek: Paper Universe brings you a whole new way to create your own adventures. You'll be building your own starships, space station, and shuttlecraft at warp speed!
This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series provides the most up-to-date understanding available of the current knowledge about stars. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, Stars is an excellent first step for young people researching the exciting scientific discoveries that continue to extend our knowledge of the universe. Stars is organized thematically to help students better understand these most interesting heavenly bodies.
