Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets The Science of What's Out There

What happens to space and matter near a black hole? Where did the moon come from? How do we know what stars are made of? Are we alone in the universe?In Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets, Fred Watson, an award-winning astronomer, presents the most up-to-date knowledge on hot topics in astronomy and space science, providing a fascinating and entertaining account of the latest research. Watson explains how to find invisible planets around other stars, why dark matter matters, and the future of citizen space travel, all while recounting the seismic shifts in understanding that have taken place during his illustrious career.The book features illuminating discussions of microbes in space; the dividing line between day and night; exploding stars and light echoes; fast radio bursts and signals from space; meteors, meteorites, and space dust; what happened to the Martian ocean; the seas and lakes of Titan; and the birth of the universe.

ISBN:	9780231195409
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Imprint:	Columbia University Press
Published date:	14 Jan 2020
DEWEY:	520
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	xi, 244 , 16 unnumbered of plates
Weight:	562g
Height:	165mm
Width:	242mm
Spine width:	20mm

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