Neil deGrasse Tyson

J. Richard Gott

Michael Strauss

The New York Times bestselling tour of the cosmos from three of today's leading astrophysicists Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all—from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes, wormholes, and time travel. Describing the latest discoveries in astrophysics, the informative and entertaining narrative propels you from our home solar system to the outermost frontiers of space. How do stars live and die? Why did Pluto lose its planetary status? What are the prospects of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? How did the universe begin? Why is it expanding and why is its expansion accelerating? Is our universe alone or part of an infinite multiverse? Answering these and many other questions, the authors open your eyes to the wonders of the cosmos, sharing their knowledge of how the universe works. Breathtaking in scope and stunningly illustrated throughout, Welcome to the Universe is for those who hunger for insights into our evolving universe that only world-class astrophysicists can provide.

An Astrophysical Tour

Welcome to the Universe

A leading astrophysicist takes time travel science fiction to science fact, speculating on the real possibility that temporal navigation might be within the grasp of humanity. Reprint.

The Physical Possibilities of Travel Through Time

Time Travel in Einstein's Universe

Semi-autobiographical discussion of astronomy and astronomers, and history of astronomy and cosmology.--

Mysterious Architecture of the Universe

The Cosmic Web

Michael A. Strauss

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON

Uma Breve Saudação ao Universo embarca-nos numa arrebatadora viagem pelo cosmos, levando-nos a visitar planetas, estrelas e galáxias, a conhecer o interior dos buracos negros e a compreender os chamados laços temporais. Os aclamados astrofísicos Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss e J. Richard Gott guiam-nos ao longo de uma inesquecível viagem de exploração para nos revelarem como o nosso universo realmente funciona. Catapultando-nos desde o nosso sistema solar até às derradeiras fronteiras do espaço, este livro ajuda-nos a criar uma perspetiva cósmica através de uma narrativa maravilhosamente divertida. Como é que as estrelas vivem e morrem? Quais são as expectativas de encontrar vida inteligente noutras partes do universo? Como é que o universo começou? Porque é que se está a expandir e a acelerar? O nosso universo está sozinho ou faz parte de um multiverso infinito? Explorando estas e muitas outras questões, este livro é o seu passaporte para as maravilhas do nosso cosmos em evolução.

Uma Breve Visita ao Universo

"This is a condensed edition of Welcome to the Universe - essentially a pocket-sized version of the original "astrophysical tour" of the cosmos. In 8 chapters (compared to the original 24 chapters), the reader learns the essential astrophysics everyone should know -- about the size and scale of the universe; the solar system; the lives/deaths of stars; the search for life in the galaxy; our Milky Way; galaxies, the Big Bang and the expanding universe; inflation and the multiverse; and our future in the cosmos. For those who may have felt that Welcome to the Universe was a bit beyond them, this book covers all the essentials in an even more accessible and concise fashion, while imparting real physical insight into how the universe works by the book's end"--

A Pocket-Sized Tour

A Brief Welcome to the Universe

Here is the essential companion to Welcome to the Universe, a New York Times bestseller that was inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course for non science majors that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton. This problem book features more than one hundred problems and exercises used in the original course—ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the original material and to learn to think like an astrophysicist. Whether you’re a student or teacher, citizen scientist or science enthusiast, your guided tour of the cosmos just got even more hands-on with Welcome to the Universe: The Problem Book. The essential companion book to the acclaimed bestseller Features the problems used in the original introductory astronomy course for non science majors at Princeton University Organized according to the structure of Welcome to the Universe, empowering readers to explore real astrophysical problems that are conceptually introduced in each chapter Problems are designed to stimulate physical insight into the frontier of astrophysics Problems develop quantitative skills, yet use math no more advanced than high school algebra Problems are often multipart, building critical thinking and quantitative skills and developing readers’ insight into what astrophysicists do Ideal for course use—either in tandem with Welcome to the Universe or as a supplement to courses using standard astronomy textbooks—or self-study Tested in the classroom over numerous semesters for more than a decade Prefaced with a review of relevant concepts and equations Full solutions and explanations are provided, allowing students and other readers to check their own understanding

The Problem Book

Michael Abram Strauss

A "companion to Welcome to the Universe, a ... bestseller that was inspired by the ... introductory astronomy course for non-science majors that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton. [It] features more than one hundred problems and exercises used in the original course"--Amazon.com.

Das Universum für die Hosentasche bietet eine atemberaubende Tour durch den Kosmos – von Planeten, Sternen und Galaxien bis hin zu schwarzen Löchern und Zeitschleifen. Die Bestsellerautoren und renommierten Astrophysiker Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss und J. Richard Gott laden zu einer unvergesslichen Entdeckungsreise ein, die zeigt, wie unser Universum tatsächlich funktioniert. Dieses Buch führt von unserem heimischen Sonnensystem bis zu den äußersten Grenzen des Weltraums und erweitert den kosmischen Einblick und die eigene Perspektive durch eine wunderbar unterhaltsame Erzählung. Wie leben und sterben Sterne? Wie sind die Aussichten auf intelligentes Leben anderswo im Universum? Wie hat das Universum begonnen? Warum dehnt es sich aus und beschleunigt sich? Ist unser Universum allein oder Teil eines unendlichen Multiversums? Mit diesen und vielen anderen Fragen beschäftigt sich dieses handliche Buch, das mit der kürzesten Reise durch die Astrophysik einen Einblick in die Wunder unseres Kosmos gibt.

Die kürzeste Reise durch die Astrophysik

Das Universum für die Hosentasche

A pocket-style edition based on the New York Times bestseller A Brief Welcome to the Universe offers a breathtaking tour of the cosmos, from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes and time loops. Bestselling authors and acclaimed astrophysicists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott take readers on an unforgettable journey of exploration to reveal how our universe actually works. Propelling you from our home solar system to the outermost frontiers of space, this book builds your cosmic insight and perspective through a marvelously entertaining narrative. How do stars live and die? What are the prospects of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? How did the universe begin? Why is it expanding and accelerating? Is our universe alone or part of an infinite multiverse? Exploring these and many other questions, this pocket-friendly book is your passport into the wonders of our evolving cosmos.

Die moderne Astrophysik klingt unglaublich kompliziert und zugleich unendlich spannend: Wurmlöcher, sterbende Sterne, schwarze Löcher, Exoplaneten, Zeitreisen. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss und J. Richard Gott schaffen es auf fantastische Art und Weise, komplexen Sachverhalte so zu erklären, dass sie jeder versteht. "Herzlich willkommen im Universum" beantwortet die zentralen Fragen: Wie leben und sterben Sterne? Warum ist Pluto kein Planet mehr? Wie wahrscheinlich ist die Existenz intelligenten Lebens im Universum und ist unseres eigentlich das einzige? Ein spektakulärer Einblick in die Welt der Astrophysik, wie ihn nur drei Wissenschaftler von Weltklasse liefern können. "Wenn irgendjemand die Massen für Astrophysik begeistern kann, dann Neil deGrasse Tyson." The Sunday Times "Alle drei Autoren sind Experten auf dem Gebiet und begeistern durch ihren Schreibstil. Ein sehr gutes Buch. Es ist einzigartig auf dem Buchmarkt." Sean Carroll, Autor von "The Particle at the End of the Universe"

Eine fantastische Reise durch die Astrophysik

Herzlich willkommen im Universum

Robert J. Vanderbei

Using space photographs and scaled maps, demonstrates the actual size of objects in the cosmos, from Buzz Aldrin's historic footprint on the Moon to the entire visible universe, with a gatefold of the Gott-Juric Map of the Universe.

The Cosmos in Perspective

Sizing Up the Universe

«La ragnatela cosmica non è solamente una storia ben raccontata sulle frontiere della conoscenza del cosmo. È anche uno stimolo per continuare a esplorarle». Michael Blanton, Nature «Con lo sguardo tipico di chi le cose le conosce dall’interno, Gott ci racconta come gli scienziati siano riusciti a rivelare la struttura macroscopica dell’Universo. Mescolando scienza, succosi aneddoti e storie personali, Gott ci offre una descrizione completa, vivace e affascinante della ragnatela cosmica che costituisce il nostro mondo». Publishers Weekly La Via Lattea ha circa 300 miliardi di stelle. Di fronte a numeri di questa impensabile enormità la mente vacilla, ma non è che l’inizio della storia di questo libro. J. Richard Gott è stato uno dei primi cosmologi a proporre un modello nel quale la struttura del nostro universo somiglia a una spugna, fatta da ammassi di galassie connessi tra loro attraverso filamenti di galassie, a formare una gigantesca «ragnatela cosmica» che si sviluppa attorno a immensi spazi vuoti. Negli anni questa ragnatela è stata effettivamente mappata e questo libro è il racconto di prima mano, da parte di un protagonista assoluto della vicenda, di come una generazione di teorici e di astronomi sia riuscita a svelare la struttura macroscopica del cosmo. La storia prende piede con un mondo diviso in due dalla guerra fredda, nel quale la scuola americana si era concentrata su un modello basato su una struttura ad ammassi isolati, mentre quella sovietica descriveva una struttura fatta a nido d’ape, con le galassie disposte geometricamente attorno a grandi spazi privi di materia. Il lavoro di Gott si inserì in questa contesa, grazie a un’idea che l’autore aveva già iniziato a elaborare durante il liceo. In seguito, Gott misurò assieme a Mario Juric´ la Grande Muraglia Sloan, la più grande struttura di galassie mai mappata fino ad allora, coi suoi 1,37 miliardi di anni-luce di lunghezza (entrarono nel Guinness dei primati per questo). Mappando l’estremo confine dell’universo conosciuto, La ragnatela cosmica ci racconta i dettagli di questa affascinante ricerca e segna la via per una comprensione più accurata del cosmo che, grazie alla struttura di questa gigantesca ragnatela, ci appare sempre più chiara.

J. Richard Gott

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