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Super stars : the biggest, hottest, brightest, most explosive stars in the Milky Way / by Aguilar, David A.(CARDINAL)487272;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Life cycle of stars -- Globular clusters -- Diffuse nebulae -- Open star clusters -- Brown dwarfs -- Multiple stars -- Eclipsing stars -- Neutron stars -- Pulsars -- G stars -- Other stars with planets -- Life-giving stars -- Planetary nebulae -- Butterflies of the universe -- Supernovae -- Hypergiants -- Black holes -- Star quest.Describes fifteen of the most unusual known stars, plus other interesting stellar objects.008-upNC1160LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Stars, Brightest.; Stars, Brightest; Supergiant stars.; Supergiant stars; Supermassive stars.; Supermassive stars;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 14
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Black holes / by Parker, Katie,1974-(CARDINAL)495892;
Infinite mystery -- Black hole basics -- A star is born -- The death of stars -- Type I : stellar black holes -- Deeper into black holes -- Type II : supermassive monsters -- The search for the invisible -- Other types of black holes -- Time dilation -- Myths and possibilities."Provides comprehensive information on the history of black holes, as well as the many types that exist"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Black holes (Astronomy);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Einstein's monsters : the life and times of black holes / by Impey, Chris,author.(CARDINAL)379514;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-282) and index.Part A: Evidence for black holes, large and small. The heart of darkness ; Black holes from star death ; Supermassive black holes ; Gravitational engines -- Part B: Black holes, past, present, and future. The lives of black holes ; Black holes as tests of gravity ; Seeing with gravity eyes ; The fate of black holes."The astonishing science of black holes and their role in understanding the history and future of our universe. Black holes are the most extreme objects in the universe, and yet they are ubiquitous. Every massive star leaves behind a black hole when it dies, and every galaxy harbors a supermassive black hole at its center. Frighteningly enigmatic, these dark giants continue to astound even the scientists who spend their careers studying them. Which came first, the galaxy or its central black hole? What happens if you travel into one--instant death or something weirder? And, perhaps most important, how can we ever know anything for sure about black holes when they destroy information by their very nature? In [this book], distinguished astronomer Chris Impey takes readers on an exploration of these and other questions at the cutting edge of astrophysics, as well as the history of black holes' role in theoretical physics--from confirming Einstein's equations for general relativity to testing string theory. He blends this history with a poignant account of the phenomena scientists have witnessed while observing black holes: stars swarming like bees around the center of our galaxy; black holes performing gravitational waltzes with visible stars; the cymbal clash of two black holes colliding, releasing ripples in space-time. Clear, compelling, and profound, Einstein's Monsters reveals how our comprehension of black holes is intrinsically linked to how we make sense of the universe and our place within it. From the small questions to the big ones--from the tiniest particles to the nature of space-time itself--black holes might be the key to a deeper understanding of the cosmos."--Dust jacket.
Subjects: Black holes (Astronomy); Gravitation;
Available copies: 17 / Total copies: 20
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How to die in space : a journey through dangerous astrophysical phenomena / by Sutter, Paul M.,1982-author.(CARDINAL)783592;
"So you've fallen in love with space and now you want to see it for yourself, right? You want to witness the birth of a star, or visit the black hole at the center of our galaxy? You want to know if there are aliens out there, or how to travel though a wormhole? You want the wonders of the universe revealed before your very eyes? Well stop, because all that will probably kill you. From mundane comets in our solar backyard to exotic remnants of the Big Bang, from dying stars to young galaxies, the universe may be beautiful, but it's treacherous. Using metaphors and easy-to-understand language, How to Die in Space breathes fresh life into astrophysics, unveiling how particles and forces and fields interplay to create the drama in the heavens above us."--Provided by publisher.The vacuum -- Asteroids and comets -- Solar flares and coronal mass ejections -- Cosmic rays -- Stellar nurseries -- Stellar-mass black holes -- Planetary nebulae -- White dwarves and novae -- Supernovae -- Neutron stars and magnetars --Supermassive black holes -- Quasars and blazars -- Cosmic strings and miscellaneous spacetime defects -- Dark matter -- Hostile aliens -- Wormholes -- A final warning.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Astrophysics.; Cosmic physics.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 15
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Cool astronomy : 50 fantastic facts for kids of all ages / by Croft, Malcolm,author.(CARDINAL)789077;
Learn amazing space-related tricks such as how to watch a solar eclipse safely and mapping stars from your own back garden, right down to expertly simplifying the supermassive numbers and distances involved in the space between space so you'll never forget them.
Subjects: Astronomy; Science;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Astronomical! : an awesome encounter with the wonders of the universe / by Allan, Sophie(Physics teacher),author.(CARDINAL)881205; Barker, Josh,author.; Thomas, Isabel,1979-author.(CARDINAL)463558;
"Blast off on a space trip around our unbelievable universe An awesome encounter with the wonders of the Universe. This is a cosmic treasure trove of spectacular photographs that captures space as you've never seen it before. Mind-blowing new images made possible by the latest technology can now take us to the heart of the Universe--from swirling dust devils on Mars, to emerging stars in nebulas, supermassive storms on Jupiter, as well as galaxies, comets, asteroids, and much more. Every spread features a magnificent celestial body alongside fascinating and informative text that brings to life the wonder of outer space. Additional facts and comparisons provide readers with key information at a glance"--
Subjects: Galaxies; Galaxies.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 17
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Chandra's cosmos : dark matter, black holes, and other wonders revealed by NASA's premier X-ray observatory / by Tucker, Wallace H.(CARDINAL)343669;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-254) and index.Introduction : cool stories from the hot universe -- Part I. The big. Galaxy clusters -- The evidence for dark matter -- Cold dark matter -- Dark matter going bananas -- The wonderful--and fearful--dark side -- What is dark energy? -- The cosmic web -- Part II. The bad. Taking pleasure in the dimness of stars -- Cygnus X-1, microquasars, and the galactic jet set -- Downtown Milky Way -- The secret in the middle -- Ducks unlimited -- The origin and growth of supermassive black holes -- Green black holes -- Black hole feedback -- Part III. The beautiful. Going not gentle into that good night -- Core collapse -- The crab and other pulsar wind nebulas -- A thin cosmic rain : particles from outer space -- Elemental change -- Cosmic renewal.On July 23, 1999, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, the most powerful X-ray telescope ever built, was launched aboard the space shuttle Columbia. Since then, Chandra has given us a view of the universe that is largely hidden from telescopes sensitive only to visible light. In Chandra's Cosmos, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's Chandra science spokesperson Wallace H. Tucker uses a series of short, connected stories to describe the telescope's exploration of the hot, high-energy face of the universe. The book is organized in three parts: "The Big," covering the cosmic web, dark energy, dark matter, and massive clusters of galaxies; "The Bad," exploring neutron stars, stellar black holes, and supermassive black holes; and "The Beautiful," discussing stars, exoplanets, and life.
Subjects: Chandra X-ray Observatory (U.S.); X-ray astronomy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Deep space : beyond the solar system to the edge of the universe and the beginning of time / by Schilling, Govert,author.(CARDINAL)756779; Brown, Andy(Translator),translator.(CARDINAL)429976;
"Join award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling on a journey through space and time to the most far-reaching corners of the universe in this stunning photographic voyage into deep space. This one-of-a-kind trip begins inside our own solar system with a brief tour of the sun, the planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets. We then accelerate into deep space and, with Schilling as our guide, we explore the birth of stars in the Orion and Carina Nebulae; the death of stars, from red giants to catastrophic supernova explosions; and galaxies and galaxy clusters beyond our own including spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and lenticular galaxies. We learn about supermassive black holes, which astronomers now believe exist at the center of every galaxy including our own, and exoplanets, billions of which are believed to be orbiting stars in the Milky Way and beyond. The book concludes at the edge of the cosmological horizon with a look at dark matter, dark energy, and theories of extraterrestrial life and the Multiverse. With hundreds of photographs, including new images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and custom illustrations throughout, as well as a star atlas that shows the full celestial sky, Deep Space is the perfect book for astronomy buffs, students, and anyone fascinated with the mystery and beauty of the cosmos"--
Subjects: Informational works.; Illustrated works.; Astronomy.; Stars.; Galaxies.; Cosmology.;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 16
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A brief welcome to the universe : a pocket-sized tour / by Tyson, Neil deGrasse,author.(CARDINAL)339562; Strauss, Michael Abram,author.(CARDINAL)682034; Gott, J. Richard,author.(CARDINAL)702723;
Includes index.Size and scale of the universe /"This is a condensed edition of Welcome to the Universe - essentially a pocket-sized version of the original "astrophysical tour" of the cosmos. In 8 chapters (compared to the original 24 chapters), the reader learns the essential astrophysics everyone should know -- about the size and scale of the universe; the solar system; the lives/deaths of stars; the search for life in the galaxy; our Milky Way; galaxies, the Big Bang and the expanding universe; inflation and the multiverse; and our future in the cosmos. For those who may have felt that Welcome to the Universe was a bit beyond them, this book covers all the essentials in an even more accessible and concise fashion, while imparting real physical insight into how the universe works by the book's end"--"A pocket-style edition distilled from the New York Times bestseller. Awaiting you in this breezy book is a whirlwind tour through the cosmos-a journey of exploration to other planets, stars, and galaxies, and from black holes to time loops. With acclaimed astrophysicists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott at your side, here you will find a brief and yet breathtaking introduction to the universe, which will help you in your quest to understand how the cosmos actually works.A Brief Welcome to the Universe propels you from our home solar system to the outermost frontiers of space, building your cosmic insight and perspective through a marvelously entertaining narrative. How do stars live and die? What are the prospects of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? How did the universe begin? Why is it expanding and accelerating in the process? Is our universe alone or part of an infinite multiverse? Exploring these and many other questions, this pocket-friendly book is your passport into the wonders of our evolving cosmos"--
Subjects: Cosmology; Astrophysics;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Welcome to the universe : an astrophysical tour / by Tyson, Neil deGrasse,author.(CARDINAL)339562; Strauss, Michael Abram,author.(CARDINAL)682034; Gott, J. Richard,author.(CARDINAL)702723;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part I. Stars, planets, and life. 1. The size and scale of the universe / Neil deGrasse Tyson ; 2. From the day and night sky to planetary orbits / Neil deGrasse Tyson ; 3. Newton's laws / Michael A. Strauss ; 4. How stars radiate energy (I) / Neil deGrasse Tyson ; 5. How stars radiate energy (II) / Neil deGrasse Tyson ; 6. Stellar spectra / Neil deGrasse Tyson ; 7. The lives and deaths of stars (I) / Neil deGrasse Tyson ; 8. The lives and deaths of stars (II) / Michael A. Strauss ; 9. Why Pluto is not a planet / Neil deGrasse Tyson ; 10. The search for life in the galaxy / Neil deGrasse Tyson.Part II. Galaxies. 11. The interstellar medium / Michael A. Strauss ; 12. Our Milky Way / Michael A. Strauss ; 13. The universe of galaxies / Michael A. Strauss ; 14. The expansion of the universe / Michael A. Strauss ; 15. The early universe / Michael A. Strauss ; 16. Quasars and supermassive black holes / Michael A. Strauss.Part III. Einstein and the universe. 17. Einstein's road to relativity / J. Richard Gott ; 18. Implications of special relativity / J. Richard Gott ; 19. Einstein's general theory of relativity / J. Richard Gott ; 20. Black holes / J. Richard Gott ; 21. Cosmic strings, wormholes, and time travel / J. Richard Gott ; 22. The shape of the universe and the big bang / J. Richard Gott ; 23. Inflation and recent developments in cosmology / J. Richard Gott ; 24. Our future in the universe / J. Richard Gott -- Appendix 1. Derivation of E = mc² -- Appendix 2. Bekenstein, entropy of black holes, and information.Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all--from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes, wormholes, and time travel. Describing the latest discoveries in astrophysics, the informative and entertaining narrative propels you from our home solar system to the outermost frontiers of space. How do stars live and die? Why did Pluto lose its planetary status? What are the prospects of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? How did the universe begin? Why is it expanding and why is its expansion accelerating? Is our universe alone or part of an infinite multiverse? Answering these and many other questions, the authors open your eyes to the wonders of the cosmos, sharing their knowledge of how the universe works.Breathtaking in scope and stunningly illustrated throughout, Welcome to the Universe is for those who hunger for insights into our evolving universe that only world-class astrophysicists can provide.--Publisher description
Subjects: Cosmology; Stars; Relativity (Physics);
Available copies: 26 / Total copies: 29
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