When Galaxies Were Born: The Quest for Cosmic Dawn

Astronomers are like time travelers, searching for the first galaxies that emerged when the universe was young. Richard Ellis has made remarkable discoveries in cosmology, traveling to remote locations to observe. He shares his experiences in When Galaxies Were Born, describing the triumphs, setbacks, and challenges of astronomy in a golden age. The book is illustrated with stunning photos and provides a glimpse of cosmic dawn.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Astronomers are like time travelers, scanning the night sky for the outermost galaxies that first came into being when our universe was a mere fraction of its present age. Richard Elliss' firsthand account, When Galaxies Were Born, delves into how a pioneering generation of scientists used the world's largest telescopes to unravel the history of the universe and witness cosmic dawn, the time when starlight first bathed the cosmos and galaxies emerged from darkness. With a remarkable career spanning more than forty years, Ellis has made some of the most spectacular discoveries in modern cosmology. He has traveled the world to conduct observations in breathtaking locations such as the Australian outback, the Canary Islands, Hawaii, and the Chilean desert. In this book, he brings to life a golden age of astronomy, describing the triumphs, technical setbacks, rivalries, and the perennial challenge of cloudy nights. Ellis reveals the astonishing progress we have made in building ever larger and more powerful telescopes, offering a tantalizing glimpse of cosmic dawn. Stunningly illustrated with a wealth of dramatic photos, When Galaxies Were Born is a bold scientific adventure enlivened by personal insights and anecdotes that allow readers to share in the thrill of discovery at the frontiers of astronomy.

Weight: 606g
Dimension: 165 x 240 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691211305