The Invisible Universe

Why There's More to Reality than Meets the Eye

The Invisible Universe
Matthew Bothwell
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Hardback
h225 x 146mm - 320pg
11 Nov 2021 UK
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9780861541249
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From the discovery of entirely new kinds of galaxies to a window into the ' prehistory' of the universe, Bothwell shows us the universe as we' ve never seen it before - literally. Humans are visual creatures and all over the world they have been joyfully stargazing since the dawn of our species. But for all the beauty and wonder of the cosmos we can see, when we look with just our eyes we are seeing and appreciating only a tiny fraction of it. What is the cosmos beyond the phenomena we can see, from black holes to supernovas? How different does the invisible universe look from the home we thought we knew? Dr Matt Bothwell takes us on a journey through the full spectrum of light, revealing what it tells us about the mysteries of the universe. This book is a guide to the 99% of cosmic reality we can' t see - the universe that is right in front of our eyes, if only our eyes could see it. It is also the endpoint of a scientific detective story thousands of years in the telling. It is a tour through our invisible universe.
' Matt' s book is an excellent introduction to how astronomers have learnt ' what' s out there' , particularly using radiation invisible to the human eye. He deftly conveys ideas with a cheerful and infectious enthusiasm, using humour, vivid analogies and personal anecdotes to bring our understanding of the Universe to life, without losing any scientific rigour. Highly readable, it offers an increased sense of wonder at the workings of the cosmos. ' -- Carolin Crawford, Emeritus Gresham Professor of Astronomy ' Matthew Bothwell' s excellent book is a compelling read. He sets the latest fascinating discoveries in their historical context, and highlights the mysteries that challenge future astronomers. The coverage is comprehensive and clear. The book stands out in a crowded field and deserves very wide readership. ' -- Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal ' The Invisible Universe shows everything in a new light. In clear language this book takes you from the familiar to the deeply strange, from blue skies to black holes and beyond, showing how much we' ve learned and the immensity of what we have yet to understand. ' -- Ken MacLeod, author of the award-winning Fall Revolution series ' Matt Bothwell guides us through the world of astronomy and astrophysics with an engagingly written, up-to-date view of some of the key current frontiers. He opens our eyes to wavelengths beyond the light we can see. His journey includes galaxies, black holes, star formation, dust, gravitational waves, dark matter and dark energy - all with interesting historical context, accessible explanations and richly peppered with accurate analogies. A compelling read. ' -- Andrew Coates, Professor of Physics at UCL and Deputy Director (Solar System) at UCL' s Mullard Space Science Laboratory ' Matthew Bothwell has opened a new window onto the night sky for his readers, taking us on a sweeping tour of some of the most cutting-edge phenomena in the cosmos and using his knack for clear, precise, and inventive explanations to help us all see the unseen. A unique and compelling read that will open your eyes to the beautiful and multifaceted universe that scientists are exploring today. ' -- Emily Levesque, author of The Last Stargazers
Dr Matt Bothwell runs the astronomy communication program at the Institute of Astronomy, a department of the University of Cambridge. Matt is a science communicator who gives astronomy talks and lectures on almost any area of astronomy, and makes regular media appearances (including local and national TV and radio). When he is not doing outreach, Matt is an observational astronomer, who uses a range of state-of-the-art observing facilities to study the evolution of galaxies across cosmic time.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780861541249
Published: 11 Nov 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Hardback
Height: 225mm
Width: 146mm
Pages: 320

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