Cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole, has become a precise physical science, the foundation of which is our understanding of the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR) left from the big bang. The story of the discovery and ...

This up-to-date and concise account of a critical period of the early universe directly links the latest theories and experiments. Targeted at cosmological problems rather than specific methods, it begins with an introduction reviewing the early ...

The riveting and mesmerizing story behind a watershed period in human history, the discovery of the startling size and true nature of our universe. On New Years Day in 1925, a young Edwin Hubble released his finding that our Universe was far ...

This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entries, written especially for this book by some of the world's ...

Based on Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing--known as Einstein's Telescope--is enabling new discoveries that are taking researchers toward the next revolution in scientific thinking--one that may change forever the ...

The Right Phrase for Every Situation…Every Time These days, it's not enough to work for a good cause or worthy organization. If you want to receive funding from a corporation, community, foundation, or government institution, it all comes down ...

This book provides a contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors.

Ganita-yukti-bhasa (Rationales in Mathematical Astronomy) of Jyesthadeva (c.1530) is a seminal text of the Kerala school of astronomy. Here is a critical edition of the entire Malayalam text along with an English translation and detailed ...

Cometography is a multi-volume catalog of every comet observed throughout history. It uses the most reliable orbits known to determine the distances from the Earth and Sun at the time a comet was discovered and last observed, as well as the ...

This quality book shows what can be achieved by amateur astronomers using commercially-available telescopes and cameras. With forewords by Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Sir Patrick Moore, and Dr. Brian May, the book is for those interested in our ...