Einstein's Telescope by Evalyn Gates

Einstein's Telescope by Evalyn Gates

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Cutting-edge astrophysics that builds on Einstein's theories to find the unseen matter that fills the Universe.

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Einstein's Telescope by Evalyn Gates

Cutting-edge astrophysics that builds on Einstein's theories to find the unseen matter that fills the Universe.
"[..] Gates’ guide to this frontier, supplemented by beautiful astronomical photographs and instructive illustrations, will be as exciting as it is informative to her readers." -- Gilbert Taylor - Booklist
"Starred Review. An enthusiastic update on the search for the materials that make up the universe." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[...] Gates writes with a freshness and clarity that make complex ides such as relativity, lensing, black holes, and the cosmic web understandable. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries of all sizes." -- Denise Dayton - Library Journal
"Cogent review of this intriguing topic." -- Marcia Bartusiak - Washington Post
Evalyn Gates is the assistant director of the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, a senior research associate at the University of Chicago, and the former astronomy director of the Adler Planetarium. Her writing has appeared in Physics Today and the Chicago Tribune.
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ISBN 13 9780393062380
ISBN 10 0393062384
Title Einstein's Telescope
Author Evalyn Gates
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Year published 2009-03-17
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.