Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics by Sten Odenwald

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics by Sten Odenwald

Whether searching for extra-terrestrial life, managing the effects of space weather or learning about dark matter, the study astrophysics has profound implications for us all. NASA scientist and astronomer Sten Odenwald explains the key concepts of this vast topic, bringing clarity to some of the great mysteries of space.

These include:
• The theory of relativity
• Cosmic background radiation
• The evolution of stars
• The formation of the solar system
• The nature of exoplanets
• Space weather systems

Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics is perfect for the non-expert, taking the complexities of space science and making them tangible.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.

Sten Odenwald is the Director of the STEM Resource Development project at NASA, a long-time astronomer and he is passionate about promoting science education. Over the course of his career, he has taught at Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institution, he has appeared on TV for National Geographic and has written numerous articles for magazines ranging from Astronomy magazine to Scientific American. He also runs the blog 'The Astronomy Café', where he seeks to bring cosmology and astronomy to a wider audience.

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ISBN 13	9781789502206
ISBN 10	1789502209
Title	Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics
Author	Sten Odenwald
Series	Knowledge In A Nutshell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Year published	2019-11-15
Number of pages	240
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