Günther Hasinger

Joachim E. Trümper

With contributions from leading scientists in the field, and edited by two of the most prominent astronomers of our time, this is a totally authoritative volume on X-ray astronomy that will be essential reading for everyone interested – from students to astrophysicists and physicists. All the aspects of this exciting area of study are covered, from astronomical instrumentation to extragalactic X-ray astronomy.

The Universe in X-Rays

Bernd Aschenbach

Vadim Burwitz

Bruno Leibundgut

The year 2005, which marked the 100th anniversary of the 'annus mirabilis', the year in which Albert Einstein published three of his most important scientific papers, was the perfect opportunity to review and to present the current scientific understanding of relativistic topics. This book provides an up-to-date reference on the theory of gravity, relativistic astrophysics and cosmology. It is a useful reference tool for both the expert and the new-comer in these fields.

Proceedings of the MPE/USM/MPA/ESO Joint Astronomy Conference Held in Munich, Germany, 7-11 November 2005

Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology – Einstein’s Legacy

When observing the sky on a very clear, dark night, the soft glow of the Milky Way with its thousands of stars can be seen with the naked eye. Over the centuries since Galileo Galilei first pointed a telescope at the galaxy in 1609, this awe-inspiring yet easily visible panorama was our cosmos, our celestial world. With each new scientific discovery, however, this cosmos has grown dramatically, increasing rapidly over the last several decades. As we look deeper into space, the earlier phases of the cosmos are unveiled to us, but we know that even with the largest telescopes, we will see only a tiny fraction of the vast expanse of the universe. In Astronomy’s Limitless Journey, astrophysicist Günther Hasinger takes the reader on a journey to the far reaches of the universe—an exciting time travel that begins with the incredibly hot fireball of the Big Bang roughly 13.8 billion years ago and ends in distant eons with its cold, dark demise. In between lie the times in which extensive structures, galaxies, stars, and planets form. As the field of astrophysics and cosmology experiences a “golden age” due to larger telescopes, faster computers, and more sophisticated algorithms, fundamental changes are taking place in our understanding of space and time and of the origin and future of our universe. Hasinger thoroughly explains these fascinating revelations and describes the methods utilized in modern astrophysics. He cautions, however, that the boundaries between knowledge and ignorance shift constantly; where our knowledge is so incomplete such that we can only speculate, the journey becomes shaky. Indeed, every new discovery opens a further door to the unknown and with every answered question, we discover more locked doors still to be opened.

A Guide to Understanding the Universe

Astronomy's Limitless Journey

Von den Anfängen des Universums - anschaulich und klar. (NS) Dieses Buch ist eine Reise vom Anfang des Universums in seinem unfassbar heißen Urknall vor ziemlich genau 13,7 Milliarden Jahren bis zu seinem kalten, dunklen Ende in fernen Ewigkeiten. Dazwischen liegen die Zeiten, in denen sich großräumige Strukturen, Galaxien, Sterne und Planeten entwickeln. Der Astrophysiker Günther Hasinger bringt den LeserInnen nicht nur die neuen faszinierenden Erkenntnisse über unser Universum nahe; er schildert auch die Methoden, mit denen in der Astrophysik gearbeitet wird, sowie die menschliche Seite der Erforschung des Weltalls. Eine hoch wissenschaftliche Abhandlung, die anschaulich und für den Leser verständlich verfasst wurde. Mit zahlreichen Fotos und Abbildungen. Sehr empfehlenswert! *bn* Gerhard Popp

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