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The quizzer's guide to the cosmos500 questions about the universe (with answers) /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The quizzer's guide to the cosmosby Stephen Webb.
Reminder of title:	500 questions about the universe (with answers) /
Author:	Webb, Stephen.
Published:	Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2024.
Description:	xiv, 369 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Astronomy
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52437-0
ISBN:	9783031524370$q(electronic bk.)

The quizzer's guide to the cosmos500 questions about the universe (with answers) /
Webb, Stephen.

The quizzer's guide to the cosmos500 questions about the universe (with answers) /[electronic resource] :by Stephen Webb. - Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2024. - xiv, 369 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm. - Popular astronomy,2626-8779. - Popular astronomy..

A journey around our cosmic neighbourhood: the solar system and its secrets -- The birth, life, and secrets of stars: unravelling the mysteries of cosmic -- Cosmic peepholes: a timeline of astronomical tools and techniques -- The final frontier: the dramatic death of stars and the birth of black holes -- The search for exoplanets: alien worlds and the quest for life beyond Earth -- Exoplanets and the search for life -- Island universes: the marvels and wonders of galaxies -- Stretching the cosmos: a universal expansion -- Rewinding time: the big bang, inflation, and the birth of a universe -- The invisible universe: unveiling the enigmas of dark matter and dark energy -- New eyes on the universe: pioneering observatories and the future of astronomy.

Have you ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered how many stars you can see? Whether the universe is infinite? Or, more prosaically, what the chances are of you being hit by a rock from space? The Quizzer's Guide to the Cosmos is here to satisfy your curiosity by offering an overview of the history of astronomy, from the earliest beginnings through to the most recent discoveries. This isn't a typical astronomy book, however - it's packed with a 500-question multiple-choice quiz that not only makes the book more interactive but also helps you retain information and lets you test your knowledge of some of the most captivating concepts in science. The book will appeal to astronomy buffs and to general quiz afficianados alike. Digital questions and answers also via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app free of charge and test your knowledge.

ISBN: 9783031524370$q(electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-031-52437-0doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

252518
Astronomy

LC Class. No.: QB44.3

Dewey Class. No.: 520.2

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