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The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy
The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy
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The Milky Way has had a long history, witnessing life on Earth, watching humans, feeling lonely, and hearing its story told by others. It has absorbed supermassive black holes, made enemies, and mourned the deaths of countless stars. Its fascinating autobiography recounts the history and future of the universe in accessible but scientific detail, presenting a summary of human astronomical knowledge thus far that is out of this world.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
After enduring billions of years of observing life on Earth, witnessing the daily lives of one hundred billion humans, experiencing profound loneliness, and hearing its story recounted by others, the Milky Way desires to have its say. It encompasses all one hundred billion stars and fifty undecillion tons of gas, representing the entirety of its vast expanse. This celestial marvel emerged approximately thirteen billion years ago when clouds of gas scattered within the universe's primordial plasma, unable to resist their gravitational pull. They merged, giving birth to the galaxy we recognize as the Milky Way. Since then, the Milky Way has observed as dark energy pushed away its initial companions, as humans ascribed mythical meanings and purposes to it, and as galactic archaeologists diligently worked to determine its true age (quite rude). It has absorbed supermassive black holes, formed alliances with some neighboring galaxies, and mourned the loss of countless stars.
In its vast journey, the Milky Way has even experienced romantic encounters.
After all these years, the Milky Way feels it has accumulated sufficient wisdom and anecdotes to share its remarkable story. Its captivating autobiography presents a comprehensive summary of human astronomical knowledge, offering an extraordinary perspective on the universe that transcends our earthly understanding.
Weight: 370g
Dimension: 147 x 218 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538754153
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