Bibliograph

Sizing up the universe, the cosmos in perspective, J. Richard Gott, Robert J. Vanderbei

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Sizing up the universe, the cosmos in perspective, J. Richard Gott, Robert J. Vanderbei

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sizing up the universe

Oclc number

535489997

Responsibility statement

J. Richard Gott, Robert J. Vanderbei

Sub title

the cosmos in perspective

Summary

Using scaled maps, object comparisons, and beautiful space photographs, it demonstrates the actual size of objects in the cosmos- from Buz Aldrin's historic footprint to the visible universe and beyond. The authors offer visual comparisons with astonishing precision and maximum reader-friendliness, conveying clear and understandable explanations of unimaginable vastness

Table Of Contents

Apparent sizes -- Mapping the sky -- Distances -- Map of the universe -- Sizes in the solar system -- To infinity and beyond

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Contributor