Product Description

This book conveys the thrill of observing strange and surprising features of the Universe, and the satisfaction gained by understanding them through modern science. Using simple analogies and a wealth of illustrations, Professor Narlikar skilfully steers us through a cosmic journey of discovery, starting from the Earth and Solar System and stepping out to the farthest reaches of the Universe. The seven wonders represent a range of mysterious phenomena, a class of spectacular events, or remarkable cosmic objects that have challenged human curiosity and explanation. They concern the giants and dwarfs of the stellar world, the catastrophic explosion of massive stars, pulsars - the ultimate timekeepers of the cosmos, the strange effects of gravity, illusions of space, and the majestic expansion of the Universe as a whole. With lucid prose and humorous anecdotes, the author weaves together a host of exciting recent discoveries in astronomy and shows us how these motivate astronomers to unravel the wonders of tomorrow.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3033906 in Books
• Published on: 2000-07-06
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: Spanish
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
‘The eminent astrophysicist, Jayant Narlikar, has combined his broad knowledge of physics and astrophysics with an excellent writing style to produce a fascinating sampler … The chapters are delightfully literate, seamlessly including charmin vignettes which provide due credit to the scientists involved, while enlivening the personalities, and entertaining the reader.’ Gerry Gilmore, Astronomy Now

‘A book by Jayant Narlikar is always something to look forward too not just because of the style and clarity of the writing but also because of the originality and penetration of his thought and analysis. This book conveys the thrill of observing strange and surprising features of the universe, and the satisfaction gained by understanding them through modern science. … This book is a must …’ Spaceflight