Jillian Scudder
Astroquizzical: A Beginner's Journey Through the Cosmos
Astroquizzical: A Beginner's Journey Through the Cosmos
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Astrophysicist Jillian Scudder's book "Our Grandparent the Sun" explores the cosmic connections that bind us to our universe, from the Earth and its sibling planets to the Sun and the Milky Way. It provides a quirky guide to how things work in the universe and why they are the way they are, based on readers' questions from the author's popular blog "Astroquizzical."
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2019
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
In this captivating cosmic odyssey, astrophysicist Jillian Scudder unravels the intricate tapestry of our place in the universe. Through her meticulous exploration of space and time, she reveals that our home planet, Earth, finds its rightful place within the vast family tree of the cosmos. Our parent planet, Earth, and its sibling planets emerged from the same gaseous cloud, forming a celestial family.
Without the radiant presence of our grandparent, the Sun, our existence would be nonexistent. In turn, the Sun relies on the Milky Way, its nurturing home. The Milky Way, in turn, finds its place within a grander web of galaxies, tracing its origins back to the earliest fluctuations of the universe.
By following these cosmic threads, we uncover the profound connections that unite us to the vast expanse of our universe. This captivating book, inspired by readers' inquisitive questions from the author's popular blog, "Astroquizzical," serves as a whimsical guide to the workings of the universe and the reasons behind its remarkable phenomena. From the mesmerizing dance of shooting stars on Earth to the enigmatic allure of black holes and the awe-inspiring grandeur of entire galaxies, Jillian Scudder guides us on a journey of discovery. Whether you seek a comprehensive understanding of the cosmos or simply a glimpse into the grand symphony of the universe, Jillian Scudder is the ideal companion for your cosmic explorations.
Weight: 348g
Dimension: 129 x 195 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785784125
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