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Interesting Book
Kitty Ferguson gives a lot of info on Stephen Hawking's life and works, being a small book in size it is full of interesting theories on Universe and Black Holes. It is purely scientific book thus it tries to explain everything scientifically, eventhough Stephen Hawking sometimes accepts that science cannot prove some things that are beyond our reach, nevertheless he does not accept that the whole universe is a God's creation.

"The Creation of the Universe" by Hârun Yahya is an excellent book which explains scientifically how God has created the Universe.

One star for the book + the star that is Hawking
After reading "A Brief History Of Time" by Stephen Hawking, I was absolutely taken with astrophysics. Now, I'm no professional, but I could understand Hawking's book even if I had to learn to concentrate on what I was reading completely and reread some places. Hawking attempted to explain even the most complicated things - and succeeded. I thought I could pick up Kitty Ferguson's book for some easy reading on Hawking's discoveries - boy, was I wrong!

Kitty Ferguson makes absolutely no attempt to explain the things she's talking about. None! She simply gives you facts that are impossible to accept without explanations. For the most part, I did know what she was talking about - and even then I was astounded by how confusing she had managed to make it all seem, and how imprecise a few of her facts and analogies were.

If you understand the things she's talking about (and you probably do understand most of the things if you know at least something about Hawking's discoveries), you have no need to read this book. It's not even that good of a biography. If you don't know a thing about astrophysics, but would like to learn and, what's much more important, understand these things, pick up another book - and I myself would suggest the aforementioned "A Brief History Of Time" by Stephen Hawking.

A great book for Hawking fans.
Kitty Ferguson does a great job in not only showing the biographical issues of Mr. Hawking, but also many of his works. I salute Mrs. Ferguson's ability to write a truly inspiring biographical work of Professor Hawking. This must be in the highest ranks of biographical works ever done on Hawking. ... Read more

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Magnetism in binary stars is now an area of central importancein stellar astrophysics. Magnetic fields are believed to play afundamental role in the mass transfer process in all close binaries.After an outline of the early work in binary stars, the bookintroduces the fundamentals of magnetohydrodynamics and binary startheory. The main areas of MHD in binary stars are then considered,including the AM Herculis systems, intermediate polars, X-ray binarypulsars, accretion disc magnetism, and stellar and disc winds. Theunifying theme is the property of magnetic fields of redistributingangular momentum, and the associated stellar spin evolution. Althoughthis is a rapidly expanding area, the fundamental problems discussedhere are likely to remain relevant for future decades. A knowledge of physics to undergraduate level is assumed. The materialshould be of interest to observers as well as theoreticians. Althoughthe book is mainly aimed at research workers, parts of the text couldbe useful for postgraduate courses in astrophysical fluid dynamics andbinary star theory. ... Read more

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a good necessary source.
This book is a necessary source for a scientist who are studying astrophysics. But I have got some criticism.These are; 1- this book is very expencive 2- The pictures is less for visual and to imagine. I wanted tohave a lot of pictures moreover these pictures may be colour.

But thecontent and the explain kind are good in this book.These ideasbelong to me.Thank you for C.G.Campbell. ... Read more

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The fascinating story of the race to detect gravitational waves-those magnificent ripples that will finally let us "listen" to the universe

In their first book for a general reader, Blair and McNamara weave a thrilling tale about the race to build the first gravitational wave antenna. What these scientists find will allow us to listen to the explosion of stars and the creation of black holes and will undoubtedly chart a new course for astronomy in the coming millennium. ... Read more

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Gravity
I too would have appreciated a glossary. Also illustrations would have been very helpful along with the explainations and descriptions of the various instruments used to attempt to detect gravity.

glossary anyone?
This book would have greatly benifited from the inclusion of a glossary. Any work covering a subject this complex needs definitions set out and collected together. The publisher's given web site was unavailable.

Please produce an audio adaptation ...
To the publisher I would appreciate it if the publisher could produce an audio adaptation of this book. I would love to listen to this while I drive to work and to let my 16 month old son listen to it as a bedtime story. Arnold D Veness ... Read more

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The Universe is a bewildering place to the uninitiated. The concepts and theories that govern space seem complex and often contradictory. The Universe Revealed provides the keys to unlocking the wonders of the cosmos. Elegantly written and lavishly illustrated, it begins with the Sun and stretches through our solar system into deepest space. Lucid prose, written by many of the people who have shaped our current thinking on space, and spectacular photographs make the physics of the Universe accessible and provide a solid background for understanding the most recent astronomical discoveries. Covering the most intriguing features of the cosmos, the topics discussed range from the Earth and global warming to cosmic collisions and the size of the Universe. Major sections examine the Solar System, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and the observational techniques used by astronomers, both amateur and professional. The Universe Revealed represents the collaboration of internationally renowned experts in astronomy and cosmology, with contributions from authors including David Malin, F. Duccio Macchetto, Iain Nicholson, Neil Bone, Ian Ridpath, Seth Shostak, Mike Lancaster, Steve Miller, Ken Croswell, Geoff McNamara, and Steven Young. This extraordinary blend of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology, will appeal to amateur and armchair astronomers alike. ... Read more

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Too much concentrated on our solar system...
I bought this book thinking I'll find a lot of explanations about galaxies, black holes, supernovae and other galactic structures, but I was a little bit disappointed to find too much stuff about Mars or Venus and little about galaxies. The title should have been: Our solar system, and other stars...

I have found the book I was looking for since then. It is "One Universe: At home in the cosmos" by Neil De Grasse Tyson et al.. This book is superb, full of explanations, color pictures and diagrams explaining the physics behind major structures of our universe.

If you want more about our Solar System, "The Universe Revealed" is good, otherwise if you are more interested in universe and galaxies, I would recommend "One Universe".

A clear and beautifully presented overview of the subject.
An excellent introduction to the wonders of our universe, this book is beautifully designed and illustrated, providing clear and understandable explanations of the Big Bang, the birth and death of stars, the solarsystem, black holes, and much more (thankfully, for once there isn't anyattempt to explain the theory of relativity, except in the most generalterms!). There are numerous astonishing views of galaxies and nebulae takenrecently by the Hubble telescope and other state-of-the-art observatories. A great addition to the reference library of any curious, thinking personwho is fascinated by the big questions.

A clearly written and well illustrated book on the universe
Using many photographs and drawings, this book illusrates the solar system, stars and the galaxies.It also covers the most recent developments in astronomy.I find it very useful while teaching a collegelevel course.This book is recommended to those who'd like to obtain aoverall view of the unierse on it's past, present and future. ... Read more

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Charles Messier's catalog of nebulae and star clusters, published in 1784, marked the start of a new era of deep-sky astronomy.Today, this tradition of observing galaxies and clusters is kept alive by dedicated amateur astronomers. Nearly all the objects are visible in a small telescope, and many, such as the Crab Nebula and the Andromeda galaxy, are among the most fascinating objects in the universe.Kenneth Glyn Jones has revised his definitive version of Messier's catalog. His own observations and drawings, together with maps and diagrams, make this a valuable introduction to deep-sky observing.Historical and astrophysical notes bring the science of these nebulae right up to date. This is a unique handbook, unlikely ever to be equaled in its completeness and importance to the telescope owner. ... Read more

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A new branch of physics, black hole gravitohydromagnetics (GHM) is developed from the rudiments to the frontiers of research. GHM describes plasma interactions that combine the effects of gravity and a strong magnetic field, in the vicinity (ergosphere) of a rapidly rotating black hole. This topic was created in response to the astrophysical quest to understand the central engines of radio loud extragalactic radio sources. The theory describes a "torsional tug of war" between rotating ergospheric plasma and the distant asymptotic plasma that extracts the rotational inertia of the black hole. ... Read more

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This book is a quantitative introduction to what is known or theorized about the structure and evolution of galactic systems.It begins with a general introduction to galaxies and a summary of our empirical observations of galaxies in the universe, including our own.There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner in which motions of stars determine galactic shape, the determination of galactic masses, and the structure of discs in spirals. Galactic evolution, especially changes in chemical composition over time, is then covered. The book concludes with a discussion of the origin of galaxies and their relation to more general questions in cosmology.The presentation is sufficiently mathematical so that quantitative results can be discussed in detail. Throughout, the author stresses what are currently accepted results and what theories may need revision in what continues to be a rapidly developing subject. ... Read more

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Excellent, detailed, informative and a good read.
Ken Croswell's book, "Planet Quest" is a must for anyone interested in the search for planets outside of the solar system. The book reads well, telling a fascinating story from the beginnings of speculation about the existence of alien worlds right up to the present when information is coming to us all the time about strange new worlds around distant stars. Anybody with an interest in the possibilities of life elsewhere must read this book.

A great book
Before reading "Planet Quest", I was completely ignorant on this subject; I just assumed that someone found the planets sometime ago and that'd be good enough for me. That is no longer the case after going through the pages of "Planet Quest". With a clear, simple style of writing, the author offered readers like me wonderful insights into the thrilling process of hunting for a new planet. This is a non-fiction work, but I felt captivated as if reading Jules Verne novels! When following the stories of planet hunters with their glories and their defeats, I could conclude that life is much better than fiction. Good analogies were offered throughout to explain complicated details, especially to illustrate those infinite statistics on the immense universe. I do appreciate this eye-opening experience, which definitely enriched my knowledge in many ways.

Excellent history and description of planet searching
One day I came across this book in a library. I decided to read it because I have always been fascinated by the possibility that there could be earth-like planets going around other stars besides our sun. I was curious to know exactly what was involved in searches for planets beyond our solar system. The author does an excellent job in explaining the techniques used in detecting indirect evidence of extrasolar planets, as well as the histories and controversies behind searches for planets. He also explains some of the factors which would be necessary for a planet to be capable of supporting life. For anyone who is even slightly interested in the search for extrasolar planets, or in the possibility of extraterrestrial life, I highly recommend this book.

Accessible, humanizing book on the search for planets
This is an excellent book on the given subject, covering the history of the search for other planets in a technically proficient but accessible way. Croswell frequently brings in the scientists involved and lets us hear what they have to say. Since the search for planets has often been controversial, this makes for exciting reading sometimes, as two leaders in the field take turns taking potshots at each other.

Mostly, though, it brings more of a human face to this arcane endeavor. Croswell also takes pains to explain how the search is progressing and how so many false alarms have managed to take place over the years.

Again, an excellent book.

Planet Quest: Great for beginners!
Planet Quest is a great book for all you armchair astronomers who want to learn more! I am not an astronomer or even an amateur astronomer, in fact, Planet Quest is only the Third book I've read on the subject but my interest is growing. Planet Quest is very easy to understand because all of the scientific jargon is followed by words and explanations that beginners, like you and me, can follow. Read this book, you won't be disappointed! ... Read more

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In an age of x-ray telescopes and interplanetary probes it is easy to dismiss pre-scientific cosmologies as naive expressions of fear, hope, and superstition. But, if science teaches us anything, it’s that the pursuit of truth begins and ends with humility. What are the stars? How big is the universe? As readers of this fascinating exploration of humankind’s efforts to map the universe will discover, after 50 centuries the questions remain the same. Only the tools we use to try to answer them have changed.

Co-published with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum to be the official book of their new permanent exhibit, “Explore the Universe,” Beyond Earth is a celebration, in brilliant pictures and words, of cosmologies including ancient China, pre-Columbian America, classical Europe, and 20th-century astronomy. In it many of today’s leading lights in the sciences, arts, and humanities share their personal insights and professional observations on the art and the science of cosmological thinking, from the Aztec calendars to the Hubble Space Telescope images of the Horsehead nebula. How did they envision the mysteries of the cosmos and creation? How did they map the night sky? How do we perceive the universe today? Luminaries such as Nobel laureate in physics Robert Wilson, astrophysicists Vera Rubin and Margaret Geller, and Harvard historian Owen Gingerich attempt to answer these and other fascinating questions by exploring an array of cosmological visions as expressed in the art, architecture, and writings of cultures East and West.

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Beyond Earth: Mapping the Universe
With the opening of "The Explore the Universe" gallery at The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in September 2001, David DeVorkin (Editor) has assembled an impressive volume,"Beyond Earth: Mapping the Universe". In full color thirteen specialists have written chapters dealing with "The Classical Universe", "The Modern Universe Emerges" and "The Current Universe". Using present day tools astronomers are now attacking the same old unsolved problems.
This volume should be in the library of all Physical Scientists. ... Read more

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Igor Novikov has been hailed as "Russia's answer to Stephen Hawking."In this popular account of the cosmic importance of black holes, he explores the properties and significance of these mysterious phenomena, which represent the most condensed state of matter in the Universe.Black holes are formed by the force of gravity, warping space and time, crushing stars and perhaps galaxies, too, until they fall in on themselves.Novikov's fascinating account illuminates this most enigmatic feature of our Universe with exemplary clarity, illustrated with a series of inspired cartoon drawings. ... Read more

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Compellingly readable and profoundly interesting.
The other reviews of this book don't do it justice. As I'm not planning on spending a long time with this one, mine won't either. But, I'll tell you that this is one of the most memorable and profoundly interesting books that I've read in recent years.

While I'd have to call "Soul Search" my favorite of his books, this book was one that I actually bought up discounted copies of & sent to a number of my friends as gifts. (The friends I sent it to were not scientists or researchers, they were musicians and a health-care worker.) That wasn't something I'd really ever done before (or since).

What made this book so meaningful to me was it's humble-toned explanation of many scientific developments of our time and their implications to us. After writing (with engaging, pleasant, and clear language) about these things, Darling incorporates them into his "speculations" on how our world-society may develop as a collective. Don't get me wrong...there's nothing preachy here. Darling doesn't try to tell you that anything "must be" a particular way. He just offers many well-considered ideas based on an obviously-strong knowledge of his subject.

Ultimately, what Darling did was write a book that is well worth your investments. I'm randomly writing this review (while looking for new works by this author) after not having opened my copy of this book in probably three years. That's how strong an impact it made on me.

An interesting piece of literature
While this is certainly not the best book on any of the many sundry topics it discusses, it gives the reader an overall impression on theories, problems, and conjectures in the world of physics, metaphysics, philosophy, and the like. I personally did not find it "mind-expanding", but it was very informing. I'd wager that the average reader would find this book intriguing, though the veteran philosopher might not be as impressed with it. I enjoyed the book. Darling did tend to lean toward subtle mysticism, which was at most a trifle irritating, but he did quite well to include the pros and cons of not only his perspective but also those of many other viewpoints. Overall, this book is worth the read.

A very interesting piece of literature
While this is certainly not the best book on any of the many sundry topics it discusses, it gives the reader an overall impression on theories, problems, and conjectures in the world of physics, metaphysics, philosophy, and the like. I personally did not find it "mind-expanding", but it was very informing. I'd wager that the average reader would find this book intriguing, though the veteran philosopher might not be as impressed with it. I enjoyed the book. Darling did tend to lean toward subtle mysticism, which was at most a trifle irritating, but he did quite well to include the pros and cons of not only his perspective but also those of many other viewpoints. Overall, this book is certainly worth the read.

A clear, thoughful look into the basis of existance.
Darling's latest work is masterfully crafted piece that will intrigue the scholar and novice alike. He is able to address complex topics by carefully compiling basic building blocks of common knowledge, forcing the reader to draw his own conclusions. I recommend this text for all serious students of life. ... Read more

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For over three millennia, most people could understand the universe only in terms of myth, religion, and philosophy. Between 1920 and 1970, cosmology transformed into a branch of physics. With this remarkably rapid change came a theory that would finally lend empirical support to many long-held beliefs about the origins and development of the entire universe: the theory of the big bang. In this book, Helge Kragh presents the development of scientific cosmology for the first time as a historical event, one that embroiled many famous scientists in a controversy over the very notion of an evolving universe with a beginning in time. In rich detail he examines how the big-bang theory drew inspiration from and eventually triumphed over rival views, mainly the steady-state theory and its concept of a stationary universe of infinite age.

In the 1920s, Alexander Friedmann and Georges Lemaître showed that Einstein's general relativity equations possessed solutions for a universe expanding in time. Kragh follows the story from here, showing how the big-bang theory evolved, from Edwin Hubble's observation that most galaxies are receding from us, to the discovery of the cosmic microwave background radiation. Sir Fred Hoyle proposed instead the steady-state theory, a model of dynamic equilibrium involving the continuous creation of matter throughout the universe. Although today it is generally accepted that the universe started some ten billion years ago in a big bang, many readers may not fully realize that this standard view owed much of its formation to the steady-state theory. By exploring the similarities and tensions between the theories, Kragh provides the reader with indispensable background for understanding much of today's commentary about our universe. ... Read more

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Holy Minkowski line element, Batman!
This book is as dense as the primordial singularity! If you want proof, just turn to page 8, where the author blithely introduces Eintein's gravitational field equations: R(mn)-1/2 g(mn)R = -kT(mn). In his words, "Mathematically, the quantities with double indices are tensors, and, since the indices refer to the four coordinates of space-time, the tensor equation comprises ten second-order differential equations (R(mn)=R(nm), etc.; n, m=0,1,2,3)." [Lest you wondered, the "quantity R(mn) denotes the Ricci curvature tensor, and R is a curvature invariant derived from R(mn)."] Now, if you already understand that sort of mathematical symbolism and find clarity in the accompanying verbiage, or if you have an professional interest in recent (20th c.) history of scientific cosmology, then this book is for you. But if you are a reasonably intelligent layperson, with or without advanced degrees in other fields, you may agree that the author's focus on esoteric minutiae and excruciating detail, rather than explanation using ordinary language and analogy--like all good science writers and teachers--rather dashes hopes that "this book will not circulate in academic circles only [xi]." It is very interesting to learn even a smidgen about how SS was repeatedly modified ad hoc to "save the appearances"-yet this is just what we see happening with BB and inflation today. For example, Hoyle's postulation (p. 366) of separate "bubble universes"-that are unobservable in principle-strangely presages much of contemporary "scientific cosmology" involving inflation scenarios. That is, contrary to the previous reviewer's comments, BB is just a ideologically loaded as SS (a topic for which you might see Jastrow's "God and the Astronomers"). Overall, I suggest that you excuse yourself from this user-hostile tome with an audience identity problem. Unfortunately, there seems to be no other work on Big Bang vs. Steady State that follows the arguments and trajectories of these 2 theories as they unfolded in time. Ay, here's the rub: 'tis a pity Thomas Kuhn isn't still around to do justice to this topic...

An outstanding book
This book is a detailed and masterful description of the history of big bang cosmology, from its emergence in the 1940s to its observational validation in the 1960s. It is also an inquiry into the nature of the scientific progress -- an equally fascinating subject. The book is complete with personal histories of the main participants and gives unique insights into their motivation and the evolution of their views, often obtained through personal correspondence with the author. Being a cosmologist myself, I can add that the book is written with a deep understanding of the subject.

Less interesting than what most reviewers say.
Indeed, this book is superbly written. The account of the early works on the big bang is excellent. The author's knowledge of the subject is amazing. However, the central subject of the book is the bitter controversy between big bang and the steady state theory during the fifties and early sixties, and the book is very long on this subject. It is difficult to understand how this can have any interest to a scientific readership. The steady state theory was clearly inspired by philosophical prejudices which are quite outside science. The "perfect cosmological principle" on which it is based is quite arbitrary, and does not guarantee, as Bondi claimed, general invariance in the meaning implied by general relativity. This is to be opposed to Weyl's principle, which has a strictly empirical status. How, in these conditions could such a controversy be interesting from a scientific standpoint? I nevertheless give 3 stars to this book, as it remains a good piece of history. ... Read more

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Starry, starry night...
'The Milky Way' by Bart J. Bok and Priscilla F. Bok is a book a long time and two careers in the making. Bart Bok was a Dutch-American astronomer who taught at Harvard, then the Australia National University, and finishing his careere at the University of Arizona; he and his wife collaborated on this book in various editions, the first of which was in 1941. The last edition, the fifth, was published a generation later, in 1981 -- it was a standard text for stellar and local galactic study for undergraduate astronomy students, as well as a great text for general interest readers. The degree of information contained in the text is high, but it is presupposes no particular study beforehand; the mathematics and physics presented assume very elementary understanding, but not a high degree of familiarity.

Much of astronomy consists of observations of phenomena in our own galaxies; even with our most advanced observational tools, it is difficult to get much detail out of distant galaxies. As most galaxies fall into particular patterns of overall construction, by understanding what makes up our own galaxy, we are better able to understand what happens throughout the universe.

The Boks start by setting the stage with definitions, terminology, and general overviews, including nice composite photographs of the Milky Way, our home galaxy. Discussion of observational equipment and methods is also discussed here, so as to make it clear how we know what we know. Even so, this is an ever-changing field.

The chapters are well-organised. Chapters include data analysis and how to recognise differences in starlight; types of stars, nearby neighbours and the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram of stars; stellar clusters, pulsars and globular clusters; overall galactic motion through rotation and other stellar movements; the nature of the nucleus of the galaxy; instellar gas and matter; unique features of a spiral galaxy like our own; and finally, galactic changes and evolution, including stellar growth and decay.

This is more properly an astronomy text than an astrophysics text -- it certainly does not ignore astrophysical issues, but concentrates more on the structures and observable/observation issues -- dynamics and kinematics are not the focus here, but they are not ignored, either. The interested student will find this a good grounding from which to proceed to these more advanced topics.

In 1974, at the conclusion of the fourth edition, the Boks assumed they'd likely not need to do another edition for 15 years. This estimate turned out to be very wrong, as the pace of astronomical knowledge has increased, well, astronomically. This should be a caveat to those reading the text -- if the years from 1974 to 1981 were significant enough to warrant a new edition, there are doubtless other advances between 1981 and the present. Even so, this book remains a solid introduction to many of the basic structures and concepts, presented in a very readable and user-friendly format.

It is touching to read the dedication; Priscilla Bok passed away in 1975, and Bart Bok dedicates this book to her, with the inscription 'To Priscilla, with my love: This is the first time I have revised the book without her...' As it turned out, it would be the last revision, as Bok himself died a few years after this final edition. It remains a significant work that has influenced generations of astronomers; there are heavenly objects known by the Bok name -- spherical dark nebulae are known as Bok globules, after he first called attention to them during the 1940s. ... Read more

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Humans have always viewed the heavens with wonder and awe. The skies have inspired reflection on the vastness of space, the wonder of creation, and humankind’s role in the universe. In just over one hundred years, science has moved from almost total ignorance about the actual distances to the stars and Earth’s place in the Galaxy to our present knowledge about the enormous size, mass, and age of the universe. We are reaching the limits of observation, and therefore the limits of human understanding. Beyond lies only our imagination, seeded by the theories of physics.

In Measuring the Cosmos, science writers David and Matthew Clark tell the stories of both the well-known and the unsung heroes who played key roles in these discoveries. These true accounts reveal ambitions, conflicts, failures, as well as successes, as the astonishing scale and age of the universe were finally established.Few areas of scientific research have witnessed such drama in the form of ego clashes, priority claims, or failed (or even falsified) theories as that resulting from attempts to measure the universe.

Besides giving credit where long overdue, Measuring the Cosmos explains the science behind these achievements in accessible language sure to appeal to astronomers, science buffs, and historians. ... Read more

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The Universe is a five-month exhibition at the Huntington Library and Art Galleries, the Norton Simon Museum and 6 other venues in Southern California (2000-2001), which explores over 12 centuries of humanity's artistic and scientific description of the universe. Featuring a wide range of material, from illuminated manuscripts to astronomical photographs to specially commissioned music, the exhibition (of which this book is the catalog) weaves together the disciplines of science, music, and the visual arts. ... Read more

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This book presents Einstein's theory of space and time in detail, and describes the large-scale structure of space, time and velocity as a new cosmological special relativity. A cosmological Lorentz-like transformation, which relates events at different cosmic times, is derived and applied. A new law of addition of cosmic times is obtained, and the inflation of the space at the early universe is derived, both from the cosmological transformation. The relationship between cosmic velocity, acceleration and distances is given. In the appendices gravitation is added in the form of a cosmological general relativity theory and a five-dimensional unified theory of space, time and velocity. This book is of interest to cosmologists, astrophysicists, theoretical physicists, mathematical physicists and mathematicians. ... Read more

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After developing his Law of Gravitation, Newton came to believe that the Universe was infinite and homogeneous on a large scale.Einstein's original intuition was similar to Newton's in that he thought our Universe was static, infinite, isotropic and homogeneous.The field equations of Einstein's general relativity are solved for this universe.One of the three solutions found, the "infinite closed universe", traps light within a finite portion of the universe.This infinite closed universe model is shown to fit all the data of the Hubble diagram better than the Big Bang, and it fits the recent supernova data without having to postulate mysterious dark energy.Using general relativity and the physics which evolved from Newton, the author finds the force of gravity between two point particles.Utilizing this force and the infinite closed universe model, the net force of gravity on a point particle, in arbitrary motion, due to the uniform mass distribution of the universe is calculated by an integration.This net force of gravity is found to be equal to the force of inertia.These calculations explain Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, and the equivalence of inertial and gravitational mass.In addition, by the extension of Einstein's general relativity to two-body interactions Newton's Third Law is elicited.These results show that the cosmological redshift and the physics that we know are likely the result of the uniform mass distribution of our infinite closed universe and gravity alone. ... Read more

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Best Book in Ages
This Ph. D. physicist,Barry Bruce, has written an astounding book- cosmologically uniting Newton, Mach, and Einstein while producing a breathtakingly superior fit to the Hubble red shift data.
It is a conceptually and analytically powerful book - but also
a well polished enjoyable read. My physics Ph.D. is in theoretical physics from Boston University 1986 .
I found the book to be extremely competently done, enjoyable to read, and to offer a far better fit and conceptually much simpler explanation of the cosmically oriented raw data.
( More natural than current cosmological theories. )
The theory accomplishes in addition a fundamental explanation /
derivation of Newton's first, second, and third laws.
Using Einstein's General Relativistic Equations, it unites in one theory aims of Einstein, Mach, and Newton at the foundational level.
This book is a must read not only for cosmologists but for anyone teaching classical or relativistic physics.
Charles Leonard

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